by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2014 | Vincentian Family
 Our new video describes how St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved over the years, as he was influenced by his collaborators and by persons he encountered who were living in different forms of poverty. Based on the essay “Vincent de Paul in Châtillon: The birth of a...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 21, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Almost 400 years ago (1617) St. Vincent de Paul pioneered  in facilitating and organizing women for ministry. That the International Association of Charities or AIC (1617)  has more than 250,000 “volunteers” 52 countries is a tribute not only to his vision...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Vincent de Paul found himself in a pressing situation which forced him to confront the poverty and the urgent needs of his parishioners. At the same time he became aware of the overflowing generosity of the people in that area. Their generosity, however, had to be...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“Vincent’s spiritual vision was broadened with the passage of time and his direct knowledge of the different forms of poverty was also amplified. “This is the conclusion of Father Jaime Corera, CM in an article newly translated from the Spanish for famvin....