by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission
Finding the True Spirit of Advent in the Charism of St. Vincent Sometimes, Christmas preparations can feel more like a burden than a blessing. There are the must-do chores of writing gift lists, cleaning the home and planning meals. Hours of shopping and wrapping can...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Huffington Post writes “The Passage, A (Vincentian-based) Charity In London, Will Force You To Confront Your Own Visual Biases” (VIDEO, PHOTOS) The Passage – fundraising initiative for the homeless has come up with an ad campaign that proves how...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Father Oscar Huber was a hard-working, dedicated pastor who made many friends throughout his years of faithful ministry. He is still remembered for all that… And for one other thing. A Dallas pastor at the time, he administered last rites to President...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
The following video presents  highlights from Fr. Gregory Gay’s presentation to Vincentian youth gathered  in Belo Horizonte , Brazil, July 18-21, 2013 prior to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro 2013. See the full text in PDF...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Text of Fr. Robert Maloney’s Keynote address – Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 SSVP National Assembly – Madison, Wisconsin Systemic Change and our Vincentian Call to Holiness Today            On the 23rd day of April two hundred years ago, Frederic Ozanam was born.  He...