by John Freund, CM | Mar 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
I never thought of  17,000 Daughters making an international “wave” until I read Sr. Amanda Kerns recent post on Drink Deeply, My daughter. Nor did I realize that on average there are 208 Daughters in some 80 plus countries on five continents! Thanks...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
So much happens on March 25 beginning with the Annunciation. 25 – Annual Renovation of Vows for the Daughters of Charity (to commemorate Louise and 4 companions taking perpetual vows in 1642 and renewed 1644) 25 – Elizabeth Ann Seton receives her First... by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Not many Daughters of Charity celebrate their 100th birthday. But even fewer get to celebrate it with their son! The website of the Indianapolis diocese reports…. “During her 99 years on this earth, Gaynelle Perkins Barrett has had many titles. Daughter....
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
As part of her ongoing series devoted to visual prayer digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers another visual aid to enter into contemplation about the art of listening. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the third...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis has asked the treasurers of the thousands of Catholic religious orders around the world to meet in Rome this weekend to discuss how they can use their orders’ financial assets “for the service of humanity.” reports the NCR. Sr. Evelyne...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Gospel of Joy – Community Seal – Lenten reflections   How can one reflect on Pope Francis’ beautiful document “Joy of the Gospel” ( Evangelii Gaudium) via  prayerful  contemplation of a series of images rooted in the Charity Charism...
