by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2008 | Formation, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Alica Robey is a Vincentian lay Missionary from the USA living and working in Ethiopia. She is our first “long-term” missionary. Here is a letter from her. (Courtesy of Aidan Rooney) Greetings from Jimma, everyone! This is just another quick update... by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2008 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
There are at least four Vincentian-related “Causes” (to be supported) on the social networking site Facebook. Amate House Vincent’s CIrcle Volunteer at St. Vincent Depaul’s “Hotel” in Dayton VSO – VIncentian Solidarity Office... by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2008 | Formation, Justice and Peace
The poor continue to multiply in number Their cries go up to heaven God calls us to serve them But he wants us to do it together! St. Vincent de Paul by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Ellen LaCapria’s powerful video, “A Place at the Table”, is now available on DVD for a modest contribution which will be used to support Vincentian Family ongoing relief projects in New Orleans. Vincentian Family Gathering participants well remember... by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2008 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
A very thoughtful “Examen for a Vincentian” – From the appendix to Ozanam: A Layman for Now by Shaun McCarty, ST How do you see yourself as poor? How do you see yourself as needing the poor for your personal spiritual growth? What special gift do you... by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2008 | Formation
August 1 is the feast of St. Alphonsus. The relationship between the Vincentians and the Redemptorists goes much deeper than the fact that Saint Alphonsus Liguori was born on the feast of Vincent dePaul. Alphonsus’ radical conversion dates back to a Vincentian...