by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2014 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Marian Youth
Praying with St. Vincent (Fr. Thomas McKenna) A presentation given during the First International Gathering of the Advisors for the Vincentian Marian Youth Association (Paris, July 15-20, 2014) I. Introduction: “Being Invited Into the Conversation” Let me begin this...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2014 | Formation
Judging those who are poor! English speaking blogs of North America, Europe, Australia, Philippines, etc. witness to discussions that imply judgments about those who are poor. These discussions are often times quite heated. Some of these judgements are quite harsh....
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
“The Boldness of Charity for a New Missionary Momentum,” is the shared theme of all of the Daughters of Charity Provincial Assemblies to be held throughout the world in 2014. Provincial Assembly Underway for the Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise-USA Sister...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
The similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis are striking! The “Pope Francis Interview” provides an insight into his simplicity. In an unplanned coincidence VinFormation celebrates the feast of Vincent on September 27 with the release of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
“God’s Geese with winged cornetes? Simple blue habit? Fr. Thomas McKenna, CM offers his reflections… My Friends in Christ, This issue, I write to you about “A Family Trait.” More than two million women and men identify themselves as members of the...
