by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Spanish website Somos is making available in English a series of insightful articles, the first of which is  “An approach to a critical reading of the founders writings.” 1. Knowing the Founders through their writings The first step to a critical... by John Freund, CM | Sep 29, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Partnering with Muslims and Christians in Gaza, the Daughters of Charity help bring people to the fullness of health and relieve suffering, which enables recipients to better cope with a stressful post-war situation under an extremist government. The dedicated,... by John Freund, CM | Sep 29, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sr. Denise LaRock offers a gallery of photos from and a reflection on Vincent’s missionary spirit as carried out today in the Cook Islands. Complete with references to the movies “Whale Rider” and “Invictus” the post offers not only a... by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Amanda writes in An Open Letter to St. Vincent de Paul Dear Monsieur Vincent, I feel that I should begin this letter with an introduction, but I believe you already know who I am. Or at least I hope so – I hope you hear all those times I whisper under my breath... by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
A Palo Alto centenarian has bequeathed nearly $2 million to be used for scholarships — and a new building — at the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School on Channing Avenue. The K-8 St. Elizabeth Seton School educates 275 children from East Palo Alto and... by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
“(Louise’ de Marillac’s) letters were considered “relics of her spirit” [1] because “something” invisible was hidden in those small pieces of paper, something that could be utilized and yet at the same time had to be carefully...