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Saturday Study Hall – Trivializing the Vincentian Charism
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Formation
“I think that we trivialize our charism and tradition, if we limit it to mean only works of service” Gertrude Foley SC
Assessment of UN critique of Vatican
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Church, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Fr Thomas Reese SJ offers an assessment of the UN committee report on the Rights of the Child in his blog. Fr Reese writes: The UN committee report on the Vatican's role in sexual abuse was a missed opportunity. It could have played an important role in improving the...
“Now, that is radical!”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
"Radical" A Philippine Vincentian priest offers the following thoughts on the meaning of "radical" as part of his reflection on the Sunday gospel Matthew 5:17-37 ...I hope that the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5: 17-37) can guide us to that which is really radical. Beyond...
Formation Friday – Vincentian heros
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Over the course of almost 400 years the followers of Vincent and Louise have inspired people to to serve the faith and physical needs of people living on the margins. The Vincentian Family tradition is rich in heroes and heroines. How well do we know know deeply...
Navigating Affordable Care with people in poverty
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Navigating the Affordable Care Act The St. John's Bread and Life program writes... "Thanks to Single Stop USA, a nonprofit working with community partners to provide screenings for and access to a wide range of government resources, Bread and Life is now providing...
Zafen Unleashing Haiti’s Prosperity
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Zafèn, Crowdfunding Platform for Haitian Entrepreneurs, announces Winner of Unleash Haiti's Prosperity Contest Djennie (Jane) Dorvilier of Montreal, Canada is the winner of the "It’s Our Business to Unleash Haiti’s Prosperity" contest. Launched by Zafèn, a...
Childrens App – Pope Francis Comics
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2014 | Pope
The success of a kids’ comic book about Pope Francis has prompted its Italian publisher to turn it into an app for the English-speaking world according to a CNS Blog. Called “Pope Francis Comics,” the app offers a kid-friendly mini-bio of the Argentine pontiff and 13...
“Nuns Build” for Sandy victims
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to Rockaway, NY for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Sandy survivors. "NUNS BUILD" October 13-18, 2014. On-site skilled site supervisors will teach volunteers how...
Hope’s daughters – Anger and Courage
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Susan Stabile writes "Robert Maloney, C.M., former superior general of the Congregation of the Mission has a piece in the current issue of America Magazine on hope. In it, he cites a quote attributable to Augustine of Hippo: “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their...
Sisters of Charity – 200 years in Philadelphia
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
February 10 is opening day for the newest exhibit of the DC Provincial Archives , "Beginning the Good Work: 200 Years of Service in Philadelphia." Elizabeth Ann Seton first sent three Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's to Philadelphia in 1814, the first mission...