by Beth | Jan 9, 2011 | Vincentian Family
StreetWise, among the largest “street papers” in the United States devoted four pages to examining the legacy of dePaul Univerversity’s namesake. Street newspapers (or street papers) are newspapers or magazines sold by homeless or poor individuals...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2010 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
“Inventive Love: St. Vincent de Paul’s lifetime of service among the poor.” When Vincent died on Sept. 27, 1660, it was clear that a deep spirituality had transformed his humanity. By his own account, he was strong-willed and had been easily moved to...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Robert Maloney reminded participants at the recent Systemic Change workshop St. Vincent was very concerned about the results of projects he was engaged in, and on many occasions asked qualified experts to give their opinion about how things were going. Â In one of his...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The image of Vincent de Paul is posted courtesy of Bee Still Studio (Br Mickey McGrath OSPS), and is available by contacting Bee Still Studio, or through Trinity Stores, Highlands Ranch, Colorado USA. Note that Trinity Stores have arranged that his image can also...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2010 | Vincentian Family
In honor of St. Vincent de Paul’s feast day Sept. 27, a handwritten letter, dating to 1648, by St. Vincent de Paul was displayed in the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth motherhouse dining room after dinner Monday. The letter, written in de Paul’s native French,...
