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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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A Place at the Table – Trailer
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our nation, and that it could be solved once and for all, if the American public decides—as they have in the past—that making healthy food available and affordable is...
SVDP Sandy relief Staten Island
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
"The SVdP was a first responder in the wake of this tragedy on Staten Island, N.Y., on site even before FEMA or the Red Cross were on the scene" writes Roger Playwin, Chief Executive Officer SVDPUSA. He continues... Some 30 to 50 Vincentians, representing about 12...
SVDP Vincentian Guide to Diversity
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Recognizing the diversity of the United States culture, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has developed a handbook to help its individual conferences — and even other Catholic groups — to better understand the multicultural face of God. “More and more we’re...
Looking for prayers – try SLU
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Whether you are looking for a prayer to begin a meeting, need a prayer for a particular situation you are facing, submitting a prayer that has special meaning to you, or just exploring the possibilities of how you can nurture your prayer life, Saint Louis University...
Justice Concerns – Srs. of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Sisters of Charity
Human Trafficking: Throughout human trafficking awareness month, individuals are invited to pray with the prayer located here and raise their awareness by reading the January issue of Stop Trafficking co-sponsored by the SCN’s is available here.   Water:  The LCWR...
Young people moving away from religion – why?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2013 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
This is the question posed by a recent special on NPR More Young People Are Moving Away From Religion, But Why? One-fifth of Americans are religiously unaffiliated, and those younger than 30 especially seem to be drifting from organized religion. Regardless of the...
What if Jesus Had an iPhone? [COMIC]
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2013 | Evangelization, News, Technology: Issues and Uses
Mashable.com writes.... If Jesus had been around in the 21st century we all know he'd be plugged in with his iPhone 5 — How else would he keep tabs on the Apostles? Cartoonist Brad Colbow imagined just how digital this member of the Holy Trinity would be if he were...
Text to light MM Shrine Candle
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2013 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
A technological update on the practice of lighting candles. - The Central Association of Miraculous Medal writes that you can light a candle via your cell phone. Simply Text the word CANDLE to the number 80888 on your mobile phone. Your intention will be placed on...
Student “Plunges” Indian style
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2013 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Echoing Frederic's experience with Sr. Rosalie almost 200 years ago, in Life Transforming Village Exposure the second year novices of the Sisters of Charity in India describe in their own words their experiences ad learning from their two month "live-in" experience...
Vincent learns from a heretic
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
Rather than simply refuting a Protestant who was attacking the Church Vincent hears the truth of his charge and grows. (Frederic Ozanam had a similar experience.) The following excerpt from an insightful article by Santiago BarquÃn, CM, Â might well lead us to ask...