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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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Vincentian Heritage Journal goes digital
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Heritage journal expands reach with new digital format The official journal of DePaul University’s Vincentian Studies Institute, Vincentian Heritage, will change to a digital format beginning with its newest edition, volume 32, on March 6. The biannual...
Lent – Encounter Christ in those living in Poverty
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The March formation presentation from the AIC for use by members of the Ladies of Charity seems especially apt as we begin Lent... and not only for the Ladies of Charity but all followers of Vincent and Louise. REFLECTION FOR MARCH: Vincentian Charism: An Encounter...
Reasons to ENGAGE with technology in Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | Vincentian Family
"Lent is also a time of confrontation, as we come face to face with the poverty in ourselves." G. Gregory Gay, CM Superior General Congregation of the Mission. Lent is a time to grow in our understanding and commitment Christ. Perhaps that is why I was struck by...
Ash Wednesday, Lent – in two minutes
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | Formation
Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your friends? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the day which begins the season of Lent, and why Catholics and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads. First released for...
Lent – Dig … Plant … Water … Wait
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Sisters of Charity
Wondering what new thing God is calling forth in your life?. In the March issue of E-voc S. Janet Gildea reflects... "Dig ... Plant ... Water ... Wait" The season of Lent is well-situated in the calendar for a time of metanoia. After months of cold and dark we are...
Missionary couple shares wedding with homeless friends
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Their wedding feast was an extension of their everyday, missional lives—a celebration with the least of these on His behalf. Amanda simply explained, “We want God to be glorified.” Plastic wrappers and other pieces of litter rolled like tumbleweed across the empty...
Art and Vincentian prayer in Lent
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Gospel of Joy - Community Seal - Lenten reflections How can one reflect on Pope Francis' beautiful document "Joy of the Gospel" ( Evangelii Gaudium) via prayerful contemplation of a series of images rooted in the Charity Charism motto "The charity of Christ urges...
Vincentians’ Way of the Cross (App)
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Vincentians’ Way of the Cross (App) This Lent we bring you the Stations of the Cross for Vincentians, in a mobile-phone-friendly format. Special prayers were written by Lynn L’Heureux of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Canada. To view the Vincentians’ Way of the...
Ready for Lent?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ready for Lent? – What price do you pay for Christ at your door? – Pope Francis - Close to the Cross. Lynn L'Heureux reflects in her Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and it is time to make an...
“Lent and the Lesson of Lampedusa”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Lent’s gifts are paradoxical, but they reaffirm a great truth: in bringing both our poverty and riches to the Lord, we are renewed and strengthened as followers of Jesus in the Vincentian way.