by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Christmas Gifts If I want a gift to be a message of joy and really well received, it is important to know the recipient. The perfect gift is something that we know that the recipient  desires but for many reasons, including financial, such an item is something...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
In addition to the feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8 marks the canonical establishment of the Confraternity of Charity- 1617, forerunner of the Ladies of Charity; one of the four major feasts chosen by the Society of St. Vincent DePaul in 1834 and the day...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
This is the question raised by Regina Bechtle, SC, in the Ladies of Charity (LCUSA) reflection on the Second Sunday of Advent.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson, Ariz., talks about the criticism of Catholic organizations that have been labeled as not being true to the faith. He served as chairman of Catholic Relief Services for the last three years, says what it takes to be a Catholic...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Pope met with the International Theological Commission at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. The Commission is taking part in a five year study period, that’s divided in three main theological points. These include the social Doctrine of the Church, a...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Ever notice the Social Media links at the top of Famvin? One of the ones, at least in VinFormation’s header, is the SlideShare icon,  which leads to a listing of 146 resources useful in learning about and presenting the Charism of Vincent and Louise through the...