by John Freund, CM | Mar 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
I never thought of  17,000 Daughters making an international “wave” until I read Sr. Amanda Kerns recent post on Drink Deeply, My daughter. Nor did I realize that on average there are 208 Daughters in some 80 plus countries on five continents! Thanks...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
So much happens on March 25 beginning with the Annunciation. 25 – Annual Renovation of Vows for the Daughters of Charity (to commemorate Louise and 4 companions taking perpetual vows in 1642 and renewed 1644) 25 – Elizabeth Ann Seton receives her First...
by Beth | Jan 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection Vows, Virtue and Relevance. He concludes with the statement  “Relevance is as much an issue for the Vincentian...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Pope
(Vatican Radio) For the Christian, “making progress” means “lowering oneself” on the road of humility in order allow God’s love to emerge and be clearly seen. This was the central focus of Pope Francis’ homily on Monday morning at Mass in the...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Some much happens on March 25 beginning with the Annunciation. 25 – Annual Renovation of Vows for the Daughters of Charity (to commemorate Louise and 4 companions taking perpetual vows in 1642 and renewed 1644) 25 – Elizabeth Ann Seton receives her First...