by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
The website of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Toronto Central Council posts the following reflection on “The Spirituality of Vincentians” as a powerful commentary on the opening words of the rule of the Society. The word “spirituality”...
by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
The samaritan attitude, a path that enables us to make the gospel effective – A Samaritan called Vincent de Paul Juan Julián DÃaz Catalán, CM, author of an article by the above title,  writes… “There is a common opinion that is accepted by many,...
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Former Superior General Robert Maloney writes… 1.The Trinity. He often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. During a meeting of the General Council of the Daughters on June 19, 1647, he told them that they should “be the...
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Everybody is convinced something very special and very good is happening in Paris these days. Toma Zelinski of Poland reports (with  an echo of Pentecost)….Sunday, May 19, 2013 was an opening day of Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program session. Almost...
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
WWVD? – If you have ever wondered about this question here are resources that might help provide persepctive. “The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way” was written for members of the Congregation of the Mission but the followers of Vincent de Paul and...