by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Gospel of Joy – Community Seal – Lenten reflections   How can one reflect on Pope Francis’ beautiful document “Joy of the Gospel” ( Evangelii Gaudium) via  prayerful  contemplation of a series of images rooted in the Charity Charism...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The March Vincentian eBook of the Month Club features Louise de Marillac, A Committed Woman compiled from various authors. For Louise de Marillac the years 1625-1633 were a time of preparation and discovery and reflection for the incredible ministry that awaited her...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
“Radical” A Philippine Vincentian priest offers the following thoughts on the meaning of “radical” as part of his reflection on the Sunday gospel Matthew 5:17-37 …I hope that the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5: 17-37) can guide us to that...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis has  said “”Women are asking deep questions that must be addressed. The church cannot be herself without the woman and her role. The woman is essential for the church. Mary, a woman, is more important than the bishops.” For this...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian eBook Club “Faith of Our Founders Series” offering for February is St. Vincent de Paul and Evangelization by Various authors. January 2014  Louise de Marillac: Fully Woman About this collection A number of recent Vincentian writings have now...
