by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections, Vincentian Family
So often women seem instinctively to know exactly what is the next thing to do. “The women of the parish rushed to the aid of the family”. Almost 400 years ago on August 22, 1617 Vincent too did “the next thing”. Without realizing it he set in...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Vincent deeply believed Jesus (Mt. 25) and James (James 2:14-17). The following quotes are from an article on “Vincent and Liberation” “The liberating activity of Vincent has two aspects: [1] evangelization or the proclamation of the Good News, which...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Members of the Vincentian Family, Affiliates, and lay collaborators in Vincentian ministries will be offered 4 days of spiritual conferences, prayer opportunities, and silent reflection times in a lovely rural setting. VINCENTIAN SPIRITUALITYÂ RETREAT September 26-29,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
“When You Meet the Needy, Your Heart Grows Bigger” St. Vincent de Paul did not say this…. But it sure sounds like something Vincent believed and lived! This the message the Pope sent back home via YouTube as his way of joining in a major feast in his...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Lynn L’Heureux’s reflections this week might be summed up as praying from the heart… Book of Love – Faith of the Heart – Internal Flame – Mary Glory and Grace Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Dear Vincentian Family and...
