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Miraculous Medal Association USA marks 95 years
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2013 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
The Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, is celebrating its 95th anniversary. In 1918, the Association was established by the Western Province of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) in Perryville, Missouri to spread devotion to Mary,...
Rural roots of Vincentian Spirituality
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Have you ever wondered about the impact his rural roots had on Vincent's spirituality... and by extension those who walk in his way? Antonino Orcajo, CM has and he has collected his reflections in an article translated for famvin .org "Rural Roots of Vincentian...
WYD by the numbers…
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2013 | Vincentian Family
After a highly successful event, organizers for World Youth Day in Brazil released final attendance tallies, with two of the days surpassing the 3 million mark... representing 175 countries. In all over 3.5 million pilgrims took part in the events for WYD, even though...
“God, Call me, maybe”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Cincinnati have just published their latest E-VOC newsletter at www.srcharitycinti.org The title of the lead article on Discerning a Call is "Call Me Maybe". PDF evoc_Aug2013 For another take on reading how the Spirit works, go to the Blog...
US Bishops on bi-partisan immigration reform
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2013 | Justice and Peace
During the summer recess, take action and urge your Representative and Senators to support SNAP (food stamps), pass bi-partisan immigration reform, and support a budget that helps people struggling in this economy Most members of Congress will be home during the...
Vincentians dancing at Belo Horizonte, Brazil
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2013 | Vincentian Family
This video certainly demonstrates the energy.
SVdP Capwiz Alert: House Seeks Food Stamp Deal
by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Help Prevent Drastic Cuts to SNAP The "scandal of hunger" which Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have addressed, the plight of our immigrant sisters and brothers seeking a decent way of life for their families, and the struggle that many poor, underemployed and...
Father Greg Gay, CM
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Missionary Spirit – Go out to all the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation” (Mk. 15-15)
SVDP “most effective brand in Australia”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
According to AD News St Vincent de Paul, Unilever top Global Effies Index. In doing so it finds itself in some very elite company. Unilever is the most effective marketer in Australia while St Vincent de Paul Society is the most effective brand, according to the 2013...
Sit at the feet of Jesus… Dream
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In her weekly relfection Lynn suggests we reflect - Sit at the feet of Jesus – Our Benefactor – I have a Dream – I love you Lord My Dear Vincentian Family: My prayer for you today is one of thanksgiving. Lord for all the blessings bestowed upon our Vincentian Family...