by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2011 | Vincentian Family
One of the consequences of the recession that you don’t hear a lot about is the record number of children descending into poverty. Those children would be the largest American generation to be raised in hard times since the Great Depression. It’s hard to...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2011 | Vincentian Family
True to their heritage the three Vincentian universities in the USA continue to be in the forefront of raising consciousness on issues of social justice. St. John’s presents The Theology of Work and the Dignity of Workers. DePaul is hosting the 2011 National...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Frederic’s E-Gazette, the electronic newsletter from the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, asks for swift action regarding the extreme budget cuts being proposed in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. As Vincentians, we have a duty to...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Once a year, the 200,000 AIC volunteers throughout the world should be specially united in prayer, to strengthen us in our determination, our creativity and our dynamism working alongside people who are in need. As in previous years, the 15 March will be our AIC Day...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2011 | Vincentian Family
FAMVIN is proud to present two newly translated articles of renowned scholar, Elisabeth Charpy, DC. These articles offer fresh insights into Louise’s relationship with Vincent as well as her relationship with first priests of the Congregation of the Mission. The...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2011 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers a Lenten Prayer for Vincentians based on Fr. Gregory Gay’s 2011 Lenten letter. Reflections: Can I put the face of someone I encountered with each line of this prayer? How did Jesus relate to people in each of these categories? Do I relate to them...
