by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2011 | Vincentian Family
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving remember there is a prehistory or “prequel” of Thanksgiving rooted deeply in the Vincentian and Christian tradition. Father Robert Maloney CM writes… “Basically, the word Eucharistic means...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2010 | Vincentian Family
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.”–Meister Eckhart (1260-1328) As the United States celebrates thanksgiving, over the next few weeks the Vincentian Family has many feasts to celebrate and much to be...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2009 | 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 | 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 | Nov 27, 2008 | Featured
What a difference a few words can make. This parable from Spain speaks to the theme of thanksgiving in a unique and powerful way.
