by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The International SVDP site lists its collaborations with the Vincentian Family by continent. They hope this compilation will encourage others to seek opportunities for collaboration. They also ask the list be updated. (See below for a list of collaboration in...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Louise was a mystic… and that was what led her to serve the poor. In a well documented study “Saint Louise de Marillac, a mystic”, Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM, comes to the conclusion that “Mysticism led Louise de Marillac to serve the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Homeless Action Week in Great Britain provides an example of systemic change and ecumenical collaboration in addressing homelessness. Daily posts of resources on its website Breaking Barriers draw attention to the issues of homelessness. Our world is filled with...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Have you ever wanted to find out what Vincent said about a topic such as war, hunger, etc.? Or do you remember the substance of a quote but not where it came from? Father Ed Udovic introduces yet another issue by highlighting little known quotes. “There is...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Evangelization, Vincentian Family
How were these passions connected? “…”after thinking the project over, Vincent reached the conclusion that by doing something for the clergy,something would be done for the poor as well.” VinFormation celebrates January 25: Foundation of the...
