by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Vincentian Family
April 24, marks the birthday of St. Vincent de Paul. April 23, marks the  anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and birthday of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2014 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The counter-cultural, action-proven spirituality of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul from Famvin: the Worldwide Vincentian Family On the occasion of the April 23 anniversary of the foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, VinFormation  offers this...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2014 | Formation
In days of yore  saints were presented as living perfect lives from their first breaths. Today we are more sophisticated in recognizing that for most the path to holiness was a journey of many conversion moments. In our heads we know that Vincent and Louise were not...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Blessed Rosalie spent over 50 years of her life working in the same Paris slum. Beloved by those who were in need she earned the title of  Blessed Rosalie. But her influence went far beyond that neighborhood. She was a principle influence on another person who has...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“Tis the season to give… Â games!” St. VIncent is quoted as saying we ” should mix the useful and the agreeable.” VinFormation offers just that – games that provide an opportunity to test knowledge and skills while gently educating...
