by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2017 | Eastern Province, Formation, Vincentian Family
The fourth chapter of Fr. Maloney’s book “A New Century Dawns: Hopes for the Vincentian Family,” does not give us faces of the Vincentian Family in its fifth century. But, true to form, he offers us five facets or characteristics that would express his hopes of the profile for lay women and men in the Church of the future.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2017 | Eastern Province, Formation, News
Among the many insightful things contained in this year’s powerful Labor Day statement of the United States Bishops, some passages especially caught my interest as echoes of Ozanam.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2017 | Eastern Province, Inspiration, Vincentian Family
Continuing the series presenting Fr. Robert Maloney’s A New Century Dawns: Hopes for the Vincentian Family… In his classic manner, he presents historical context of VIncent’s time and the shifts in perspective that have taken place since his time....
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by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2017 | Eastern Province, News
Former Superior General and member of the Eastern Province, Fr. Robert Maloney’s keynote address at the annual meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Pau will be livestreamed for all to see.
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by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2017 | Eastern Province, Inspiration
A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”.
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by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2017 | Eastern Province, News
As the disaster from Harvey unfolds the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is already on the scene in Texas and has structures and skills as first responders and cleaner-uppers over the long haul. Please keep in mind the following statement from the Society. This is just...
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!