by John Freund, CM | Oct 24, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A new book from John Rybolt , CM – St. Vincent de Paul was very faithful to meditation, which sets a good example for us in our busy world. “Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Vincent de Paul” endeavors to present his thoughts in a way that can...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2012 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac, the administrators Excerpts from an article by Robert Maloney, CM St. Vincent was realistic, practical. He believed that, without a solid economic base, the Congregation and the Daughters of Charity could not carry out their...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2012 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
FAMVIN begins the journey of this year of faith with a reflection on how Vincent opens the door of faith to us. Explore the following themes with brief reflections drawn from recent studies on Vincent… The Power of the Vincentian Message for Evangelization...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 10, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In an article “Vincent de Paul, Welfare Statist?”Acton Research Fellow Kevin E. Schmiesing writes on Acton Insititute Power Blog of his concern that Vincent is being used as a pawn in an election cycle. “In Thomas Worcester’s recent column on the...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The two centuries of service began with a decision by a 19 year old Catherine Spalding. Arthur Jones of NCR writes, “Dec. 1 will be 200 years to the day since 19-year-old, Maryland-born Catherine Spalding and her five friends responded to a call from Sulpician...