by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Amanda Kern writes, “The question is…..why would a healthy 20-something join a community like this, a community where the average age is in the 70s, a community where she may soon see Sisters she knows and loves forget who she is? Why not join a community...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Cinema, the Vows, Mission, Communion, Spirituality – using film to contemplate Religious Life As we approach Vocation Awareness week, January 13-19, Sr. Rose Pacatte, respected Catholic film critic writes, “Over the last year or so I prepared these lists for...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Convent Station NJ have a video archive on their website that currently features three movies… Charity Unfolding: 150th Anniversary Immigration Reform with Sr. with Sr. Jacquelyn Balasia, SC Meet the Sisters of Charity: Discover your...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 20, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Three steps to “engage” in your mission. First watch this 2 minute video adapted for the SVDP with permission. Second, imagine you have permission to alter it to end with your organization’s message and logo. Third, contact the folks at Let It Ripple...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Amanda Kern writes that “one day, in junior year, the idea popped in my head “maybe I’ll become a nun”. The thought terrified me. But every day, walking those slate steps to and from classes, I passed a painted nun with a tender face that told...
