by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Eamon Devlin writes “In the present climate of renewal the “eloquence” of Vincent de Paul may at best appear quaint; at worst it might seem heady and superfluous! I have adapted this article from a French thesis which I did as part of my university examination,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The current issue of Perboyre Sparks tell the story of the current activities of the Congrgation of the Mission in China. Sparks_March_2013-1
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Chesterton once said that the difference between a sinner and saint is not that the saint doesn’t sin. The difference is that the saint knows they’re a sinner. This is what strikes me with St. Vincent de Paul. You might expect, and certainly you will get to some...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 7, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“For Louise de Marillac the Church is not some distant entity or a hierarchical institution to which she must submit herself. All Christians are members of the mystical body and each individual has a concrete function to perform in order to accomplish a common...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
For almost three decades, Sister Julia Huiskamp has worked with under-privileged children in the housing projects in East St. Louis. BellevilleNews Now, the Belleville Diocese hopes to recognize her efforts by nominating Huiskamp for the Catholic Church Extension...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
From the Zafen Facebook page…”Zafèn is celebrating three years of entrepreneurial success and Global Crowdfunding Day. Since launching, Zafèn has surpassed expectations by raising $1.6 million for 300 entrepreneurs in 33 cities around the country and...
