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 | Apr 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Why did Jesus ask the women to go to Galilee” asks Pope Francis in his homily at Easter Vigil. “Galilee is the place where they were first called, where everything began! To return there, to return to the place where they were originally called. ...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Jesus is Risen A Blessing for Beauty at Easter From a prayer service by Sr. Carol Schumer, DC The following is an excerpt…. May the beauty of your life become more visible to you, that youmay glimpse your wild divinity. May the wonders of the earth call you...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2014 | Formation
Holding On To Joy Amidst Criticism – Sr. Ellen LaCapria, DC continues her weekly visual prayer reflection. As we enter this holy time of eucharistic revelation, crucifixion and the joy of resurrection our heads are rightly spinning. In the span of three days we...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Holy week is so rich in symbols and images! Pope Francis has asked us to reflect on the various people in the drama  to see who we are in our lives. During these days of Holy Week FamVin posts will focus on pictures from the Free Bible Images project that provide...
