by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Have you ever wondered about the impact his rural roots had on Vincent’s spirituality… and by extension those who walk in his way? Antonino Orcajo, CM has and he has collected his reflections in an article translated for famvin .org “Rural Roots of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Think you understand Ozanam? Really get to know him this September in Madison The spirit that Frédéric Ozanam helped kindle among five of his college friends in 1833 spread rapidly through Europe, swept across the Atlantic by 1845, and has ever since infused the work...
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Vinformation presents a video reflection “The Spiritual Fire Within” based on a presentation by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M . It is based on text taken from SYSTEMIC CHANGE AND THE POOR General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission July 2, 2010 Link to original...
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Fr. Corpus Delgado, CM writes in his article “Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism” I felt it would be good to center our work on two essential elements that make up the two parts of this presentation. 1. What are the inspirational sources of...
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Scott P. Richert of About.com offers a litany of he Holy Spirit and related resources for Pentecost. Litany of the Holy Spirit This litany reminds us of the many attributes of the Holy Spirit, while asking for His guidance and grace as we struggle to grow in our...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
How are ordinary people changing the systems that have trapped them? The members of the International Commission to Promote Systemic Change offer a new series of stories illustrating lived insights from around the world. Simple ideas that work. In the first of these...