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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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Where do homeless go after surgery?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family
A problem most of us have never thought about. But one that the folks at Depaul House in Germantown PA have. Helen Ubinas, Daily News Columnist writes ... In every emergency room in every hospital in Philadelphia, doctors treat ailing homeless men and women, and then...
Sister of Charity dies with a building named after her
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In these days when we celebrate the way nuns touched peoples lives it is sadly fitting to celebrate the passing of a legend, Sr. Miriam Thomas, SC. Her main concern was always "How can I help these people?" Sister Miriam Thomas stayed to rebuild the South Bronx when...
Saturday Study Hall – Vincent embodies the Good Samaritan
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | Formation
Can you picture Vincent walking along the road to Paris? It was a relatively well traveled road with priests and officials. In your minds eye watch Vincent as he sees a victim of robbers lying by the wayside. Watch him as he approaches and sees, becomes moved by...
Ladies of Charity – Third Sunday of Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The Ladies of Charity website thanks Jude Magers, Vincentian Spiritual Moderator, Ladies of Charity- Indianapolis, for this meditation on the Sunday Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Lent.
Formation Friday – Vincentian Virtues and Charism
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
How would you answer these questions in a paragraph or two: What kinds of virtues should the followers of Vincent and Louise be known for? What is the Spirituality of Louise?… Elizabeth?... Frederic? Is there a Vincentian Christology? What is the place of Mary in the...
“End Hunger Fast”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
This Lent, remember those who go without food – and help us tackle hunger This is the appeal from the Church Poverty website in the United Kingdom. The following contains much food for thought (pun intended) for people outside the United Kingdom and seems to enter...
Ladies of Charity report from Social Ministry Gathering
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The 2014 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering, held in Washington, February 2-5, 2014, focused on the message and vision of Pope Francis: “Becoming A Church that is Poor and for the Poor.” Nearly 500 people attended, including 70 College students through the “Young...
Liberals told to fix housing scheme, not attack it
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The headline reads... "Liberals told to fix housing scheme, not attack it". The head of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has attacked Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews, accusing him of “gleefully bagging” the Rudd government’s flagship social housing...
Vincentian prayer cards – Then… and Now
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Before Pinterest, Flickr, Instagram, etc. there were ... Holy cards. "Those of a certain age" remember well these religious images of our youth. In the age of photo sharing it seems that old practice is ripe for revival. In this digital age VinFormation is happy to...
“Are you listening?”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
As part of her ongoing series devoted to visual prayer digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers another visual aid to enter into contemplation about the art of listening. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the third...