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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
International JMV Bulletin October 2010
by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The international bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth JMV is now available online and in pdf. The content of this Bulletin ..."is somewhat distinct from other editions but equally interesting. "
Documentary on hunger viewed 14 million times
by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Award winning documentary from Cultureunplugged, Chicken-a-la-Carte, has been viewed over 14 million times. When you watch it you will see why. It gives new meaning to "alacarte".
Vincent 101 – Vincent through the eyes of dePaul Students
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2010 | Vincentian Family
A short fast-paced video about St. Vincent and DePaul University as seen through the eyes of students.
The Listening Disciple (JMV)
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The Listening (JMV) Disciple : 1) listening in Luke’s gospel; 2) some echoes of the theme in the spirituality of St. Vincent and St. Louise; 3) some ramifications today. Found on the English JMV site (Click on pull down menu Formation at the upper left of the page)
Spotlight on the Daughters of Charity in the Philippines
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
It may be a secret outside the Philippines but the Daughters or Charity are deeply involved in an educational apostolate in the Philippines. Their presence is felt through 12 educational institutions. The Universidad de Sta. Isabeland their 12 colleges and...
The Vincentian Calling … and creativity of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2010 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In yet another mode of presentation, the November edition of the international site of the Daughters of Charity has beautifully adapted as a video and translated into multiple languages a presentation based on the writings of Fr. Robert Maloney and previously...
Vincent and friends in contemporary artists
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The image of Vincent de Paul is posted courtesy of Bee Still Studio (Br Mickey McGrath OSPS), and is available by contacting Bee Still Studio, or through Trinity Stores, Highlands Ranch, Colorado USA. Note that Trinity Stores have arranged that his image can also...
Survival Strategies for low inome people – Part 1
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Oklahoma City Catholic Worker has posted a survival guide for people with low income (cathworkeroct2010) See their JustPeace website for some provocative thoughts about the plight of the marginalized.
Do we tell the stories of the Saints and saints often enough?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Georgia wrote “We need heroes. We need to give kids heroes. Without heroes, they will give us gangs.” And worse. Some food for thought. We have a history full of heroes – Vincentian and others. Do we tell the stories of the Saints and saints often enough? Click Read...
Vincentian Family Orientation at UN NGO
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2010 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sister Germaine Price, representing the Company of the Daughters of Charity at the United Nations, shares the news below of a training session about the Vincentian Family at the UN. Twenty members of the Vincentian Family gathered in New York following the feast of...