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Miraculous Medal Association – Plaza Dedication
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2013 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
 The Association of the Miraculous Medal dedicates new plaza on the Shrine Grounds On August 15, the feast of our Lady’s Assumption into heaven, a prayer service was held to dedicate the newly constructed water feature and plaza area on the Shrine grounds of Saint...
Vincent, women and doing the “next thing”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections, Vincentian Family
So often women seem instinctively to know exactly what is the next thing to do. "The women of the parish rushed to the aid of the family". Almost 400 years ago on August 22, 1617 Vincent too did "the next thing". Without realizing it he set in motion a movement that...
Vincent and a theology of liberation
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Vincent deeply believed Jesus (Mt. 25) and James (James 2:14-17). The following quotes are from an article on "Vincent and Liberation" "The liberating activity of Vincent has two aspects: [1] evangelization or the proclamation of the Good News, which consists of...
Looking for Vincentian Spirituality Retreat?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Members of the Vincentian Family, Affiliates, and lay collaborators in Vincentian ministries will be offered 4 days of spiritual conferences, prayer opportunities, and silent reflection times in a lovely rural setting. VINCENTIAN SPIRITUALITYÂ RETREAT September 26-29,...
Jesuit Pope and a Vincentian Saint
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
"When You Meet the Needy, Your Heart Grows Bigger" St. Vincent de Paul did not say this.... But it sure sounds like something Vincent believed and lived! This the message the Pope sent back home via YouTube as his way of joining in a major feast in his native country....
Praying from the heart
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Lynn L'Heureux's reflections this week might be summed up as praying from the heart... Book of Love – Faith of the Heart – Internal Flame – Mary Glory and Grace Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Dear Vincentian Family and friends: You are in...
Elizabeth’s Birthday – Prayer service
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC has prepared a prayer service for the August 28 anniversary of Elizabeth Ann Seton's birth. 8-28-13 prayer for EAS birthday (Word doc) PRAYER FOR THE BIRTHDAY OF ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON – August 28 CALL TO PRAYER: Today we mark the birthday of...
Vincentian Family Philippine Assistance
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
With 80% of Manila submerged Vincentian-spirited Adamson University is organizing aid even as it struggles with its own needs. Pam Mantuhac writes in her Facebook wall.. Â Â Adamson U Charity Hub Relief Operations 2- Even while the Integrated Community Extension...
Egyptian mobs attacking Christian churches
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Christians have come under fire from Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood since violent clashes between supporters of deposed president Mohammed Morsi and the army broke out. Islamists largely accuse the Christian population in Egypt of backing the coup that removed Morsi as...
Vincent speaking the truth to power
by John Freund, CM | Aug 19, 2013 | Justice and Peace
By preference Vincent de Paul devoted himself to the service of the poor. Nevertheless circumstances frequently introduced him into the world of the aristocracy. In an article on Historical perspective on Vincent as Advocate and councilor to Royalty Fr. Richard J....