by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2009 | Church
“The story of the shepherds is included in the Gospel for a reason. They show us the right way to respond to the message that we too have received. What is it that these first witnesses of God’s incarnation have to tell us?” Full text Coverage of the...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC, Spiritual Moderator of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul USA offers reflection thought starters for Christmas. CHRISTMAS December 25 Gospel: (Luke 2:1-14) Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In Latino communities, re-enactments are held commemorating Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem — a place for Jesus to be born. The tradition is called Las Posadas, which literally means “the inns” in Spanish. For people of faith who are concerned...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“… The Daughters of Charity Service for Persons with Intellectual Disability recognises that each person possesses a unique dignity and potential.”<
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Ruben Rodriguez has taken on a position that has been held by Daughters of Charity for more than a century — that of chairman of the board of Bridgeport’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Rodriguez succeeds former board chairwoman Sister Louise Gallahue...