by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tim Williams CM , Director of the Daughters of Charity in Australia, reflects on the THE EXPERIENCE OF VINCENT DE PAUL October 6, 2013 There are many facets to the life and spirituality of Vincent de Paul, whose feast we celebrated on September 27. One very...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Sr. Carol Schumer has prepared a prayer service in honor of Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary. It includes sayings of Vincent related to the Rosary. The service is available on the website of the Ladies of Charity USA and can easily be printed. Call to Prayer Leader: ...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Word on Fire Blog – Vincent de Paul “I do not think that St. Vincent had mapped and plotted out in his mind that he would found so many institutions, groups or orders…. Rather, he said “yes” to the poor person who came to him… He recognized...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2013 | Formation
Niagara University awaarded Fr. John Slediona an honorary doctorate at its annual Vincentian Convocation. In turn Father presented on the theme “St. Vincent de Paul ad the Formation of Priests. The full text follows. “History with its flickering lamp...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Robert Maloney writes… “Historians have often highlighted St. Vincent’s organizational skills. He did not, however, merely organize; he formed the groups and persons that he assembled. In fact, the letters, documents, and conferences in the fourteen...
