by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
As the Congregation of the Mission celebrate its Foundation Anniversary, let us remember our founder St. Vincent de Paul with our works and life with the poor. Dandy Labitag has put together another video on GodTube.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Sr. Kathryn LaFleur, SP presents an essay on Christological Aspects of Vincentian Leadership: “The Christ of Saint Vincent and Saint Louise”
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 14, 2008 | Vincentian Family
This Icon of St Vincent de Paul sees Vincent meeting the Beggar-Christ who shares with Vincent his meal of bread. The icon was written by Rita Magris in 2006, and shows the saint of charity being graced with charity himself.The icon can be found in St Joseph’s...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
Abelly’s classic biography of Vincent, published just 4 years after his death, is among the treasures being made available in easily accessible fashion in the reference shelf of the Vincentian Encyclopedia. It has the advantage of being written by a man who knew...