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 | 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 23, 2017 | Eastern Province, Vincentian Family
The VIncentian Family is on fire with the love of God and those who have been forgotten and lives on the margins.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2017 | Eastern Province, Formation, Vincentian Family
Less than 30 years after setting in motion what we call the Vincentian Family, Vincent wrote that he could hardly believe how his family had grown (CCD:IX165-66). Vincent would certainly be even more amazed now after four centuries. As our fifth century dawns, around...
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by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2017 | Eastern Province, Vincentian Family
Summary so far: 2600 registrations, from 60 different Countries and 22 different branches.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2017 | Eastern Province, News, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise welcomed their new Visitatrix and Councillors in an Installation Mass today.
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!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
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!