by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2008 | Uncategorized
Here are some selections on gratitude from our Vincentian heritage…. Abelly, one of Vincent’s early biographers wrote, “He used to say that nothing was so efficacious in winning the heart of God as a spirit of gratitude for his gifts and blessings. In this...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
The new State president of the St Vincent de Paul Society warns the charity is facing possibly the toughest period in its history because of the increase in people struggling to afford the basic costs of living. Despite encountering the worst extremes of poverty...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Who was Frederic – what did he do and say and what is his significance for today? FAMVIN.ORG has compiled a short list of links helpful in answering these questions. Who was Frederic? Vincentian Encyclopedia on Frederic Frederic Ozanam – Life brief...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2008 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The texts for liturgical celebrations of the September 9 celebration of the feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam can be found on the website of the Canadian Society of St. Vincent dePaul.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2008 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
September is one of the busier months in the Vincentian Family Calendar. The Vincentian Encyclopedia has background on these events. 2 – Bl. Louis-Joseph François, Jean-Henri Gruyer and Pierre-René Rogue, Priests and Martyrs, 7 – Frank Duff founds the...
