by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2012 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal, mysteriously still has fresh flowers put on her grave in Paris, stood at the barricades ministering and calling for peace in time of war, mentor to a group of young collegians who work continues today in almost every country...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The various branches of the Vincentian Family are deeply involved with hospitals, universities and service organizations. According to the website of the United States Catholic Bishops “The HHS has issued a rule forcing nearly all private health plans to include...
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 MartÃnez 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...
