by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2008 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The annual national assembly of the Ladies of Charity USA (LCUSA) is meeting in San Antonio, Texas on the eve of the arrival of Hurricane Ike. This morning Patricia Nava, past International President of the AIC, shared reflections on “Women Working Together...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2008 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
What went on inside this genuinely holy man? How did he see God? How did he look at his mission? What was his attitude toward those around him? What shape did his prayer-life take? Food for thought on his feast Sept, 11. Overview of his life Vincentian Encyclopedia...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2008 | Social, Social Media, Vincentian Family
First came Facebook, the popular social networking site. Then, the believers’ version, Faithbook. And today Pope Benedict XVI made an unlikely addition to the ranks of social network users. He has posted for the first time a message on a networking site for...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
The new State president of the St Vincent de Paul Society warns the charity is facing possibly the toughest period in its history because of the increase in people struggling to afford the basic costs of living. Despite encountering the worst extremes of poverty...
by annaread | Sep 7, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
This four-week series by Fr Robert P. Maloney, C.M. aims at helping members of the Vincentian Family find more ways of talking and reflecting about concept systemic change and its implications. This week, Fr. Maloney shows how modern concepts of systemic change fit...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Who was Frederic – what did he do and say and what is his significance for today? FAMVIN.ORG has compiled a short list of links helpful in answering these questions. Who was Frederic? Vincentian Encyclopedia on Frederic Frederic Ozanam – Life brief...