by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Church
It has happened 27 times! The United States Catholic Conference blog catalogs each occurrance. “President Obama’s upcoming meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 27, marks the 28th time  a sitting U.S. President has met with a pope. The meetings,...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family
A problem most of us have never thought about. But one that the folks at Depaul House in Germantown PA have. Helen Ubinas, Daily News Columnist writes …Â In every emergency room in every hospital in Philadelphia, doctors treat ailing homeless men and women, and...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In these days when we celebrate the way nuns touched peoples lives it is sadly fitting to celebrate the passing of a legend, Sr. Miriam Thomas, SC. Her main concern was always “How can I help these people?” Sister Miriam Thomas stayed to rebuild the South...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | Formation
Can you picture Vincent walking along the road to Paris?  It was a relatively well traveled road with priests and officials. In your minds eye watch Vincent as he sees a victim of robbers lying by the wayside. Watch him as he approaches and sees, becomes moved by...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The Ladies of Charity website thanks Jude Magers, Vincentian Spiritual Moderator, Ladies of Charity- Indianapolis, for this meditation on the Sunday Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Lent.