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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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Vincent de Paul does YouTube
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The magical robots of YouTube have generated a list of more than 60 Popular Vincent de Paul videos. Explore videos dedicated to the Saint, the Society, etc.
Formation Friday – New eBook on Louise
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The March Vincentian eBook of the Month Club features Louise de Marillac, A Committed Woman compiled from various authors. For Louise de Marillac the years 1625-1633 were a time of preparation and discovery and reflection for the incredible ministry that awaited her...
International Human Trafficking Conference
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The many branches and members of the Vincentian Famil involved in combatting trafficking and working with survivors will be interested in following the Second International Human Trafficking Conference which is to take place in April in Rome according to the Catholic...
Austin, Texas celebrates the Daughters of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Daughters’ 112 Years of Service in Austin Coming to a Close After 112 years in Austin, Texas, the Daughters of Charity are shifting their ministry elsewhere to spread their service to the poor in places of the greatest need. Bidding a bittersweet farewell, Daughters...
Catholic Sisters Week – Share your favorites
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The blog "In the Spirit of Charity" is celebrating the first National Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14, 2014 by putting together reflections and reasons "Why We Love Sisters." They ask you share your favorite memory of a Daughter of Charity, how they have impacted...
Bishops offer Lenten resources on website
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The USCCB offers Online Resources For Lent - Audio retreats, video reflections, downloadable calendar are among the offerings that people might find useful with Lent starting Ash Wednesday, March 5. With the theme “Give Up, Take Up, Lift Up,” resources include a new...
Update – List of Vincentian Family saints, blesseds
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has updated its list of Vincentian Family Saints, Blessed, Venerables and Servants of God... people who are our heroes and heroines. Once again we invite you identify any who are missing from this list so we can make it complete and...
16 million cyber-candles for gratefulness
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
In many different traditions lighting candles is a sacred action. It expresses more than words can express. It has to do with gratefulness. From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places. Why should cyberspace not be sacred? Gratefulness.org offers...
Cardinal – Vatican questionnaire reveals suffering
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Church
The responses to the Vatican questionnaire about on family life reflect a great amount of suffering around the world, the general secretary of the synod has said in an article in the Catholic Herald. As of February 19, about 80 per cent of the world’s bishops’...
Olympic Gold Medal Christians in training
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Olympic Gold Medal Christians - I Believe – Fasting – Getting Ready are the themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on in her series Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: You are so special. No one is more special than you and...