by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Let us persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:2) Rome, June 10 th, 2013 To all the members of the Vincentian Family: May the grace and peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ fill...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
How do you take down poverty? One toy block at a time.” In Honduras, where 64% of the population lives below the poverty line, a for-profit business, Tegu Toys, is improving the quality of its employees’ lives, creating more jobs as it grows, and giving families...
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...
