by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
Zenit – A new iTunes application is being offered to give busy people a way of praying the Stations of the Cross anytime, anywhere. Ave Maria Press announced this application, for the iPhone and iPod touch, as something with busy people in mind and the perfect... by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
Georgia wrote “We need heroes. We need to give kids heroes. Without heroes, they will give us gangs.” And worse. Some food for thought. We have a history full of heroes – Vincentian and others. Do we tell the stories of the Saints and saints often... by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Julio Suescun, CM, director of the Spanish famvin site, offers reflections on the feast of the Holy Family. LECTIO DIVINA — THE HOLY FAMILY Jesus was educated, grew up and matured in the shelter of a human family, but this did not limit his affective bonds.... by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
A young Vincentian historian reviews ambiguity of the mission in Madagascar. ” On face value, the mission was a disaster and there were numerous deaths. Such is the turmoil and evident failure of Madagascar, that the wisdom of Vincent’s decision was vehemently... by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here are some selections on gratitude from our Vincentian heritage. Abelly, one of Vincent’s early biographers wrote, “He used to say that nothing was so efficacious in winning the heart of God as a spirit of gratitude for his gifts and blessings. In this... by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2009 | Uncategorized
Tim Williams, CM of Australia wonders whether they are also calls to the Vincentian Family. Speaking before an international gathering of women religious leaders, Indian theologian, Assumption Sister Rekha M. Chennattu called for a radically new religious paradigm.  ...
