by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2009 | Featured, Vincentian Family
“Vincentian Themes of Advent” features excerpts from prominent Vincentians such as former Superiors General Maloney and Gay. Read Fr. Gay’s 2009 Advent letter. See also past posts on Advent related themes such as “An Advent of Systemic...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2009 | Evangelization, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Project Tsiry, organized by AIC in Madagascar has been awarded a grant by Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Just a few days ago, awarded this year’s grant to empower poor and isolated communities in South East Madagascar with regard to literacy,...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here are some selections on gratitude from our Vincentian heritage. Abelly, one of Vincent’s early biographers wrote, “He used to say that nothing was so efficacious in winning the heart of God as a spirit of gratitude for his gifts and blessings. In this...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Seven Daughters of Charity in Tianjin have been hospitalized with dehydration after a five-day fast aimed at getting the government to return a Church property. About 20 members of the Sisters of Charity took part in the “fasting prayer” at Charity...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2009 | Vincentian Family
(Courtesy of the CM site in Australia) Fr Kevin Canty CM of the Australian Province recently attended the International Gathering of the Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM) held at the Rue de Bac in Paris, from November 15 until November 20.  Representatives of...
