by john freund | Sep 2, 2017 | Formation, News
Vincentian Martyrs of the French Revolution The first thing I want to say is that in the CM supplement for the breviary, under the date 2 September, there are some errors in the introductory material on Jean-Henri Gruyer and Louis-Joseph François, in the Latin,... by john freund | Aug 30, 2017 | News, Vincentian Saints
August 30 – Blessed Ghebre Michael, priest and martyr, Ethiopian Orthodox Monk, who became a friend and disciple of Saint Justin De Jacobis, the first Vicar Apostolic of Abyssinia. Ghebre Michael converted to Catholicism. He was ordained a priest and entered the... by john freund | Aug 27, 2017 | Formation, News
A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”. “Millennials, Vincent and his 5 virtues” is a cross post of a reflection I originally wrote for FamVin which reflects studies of American... by john freund | Aug 23, 2017 | News
Marlio Nasayó Liévano, CM provides us with perspectives on The Events that Occurred in Châtillon-les-Dombes The Charities: the imperceptible movement of the Lord on the dusty road of the poor (1 Kings 19:3-15) Origins In the house of Cornelius, Peter stated:... by john freund | Aug 22, 2017 | News, Provinces
“To set the world on fire..” This is how Vincent described the vocation of members of the Congregation of the Mission: So, our vocation is to go, not just to one parish, not just to one diocese, but all over the world; and to do what? To set people’s... by john freund | Aug 19, 2017 | News, Provinces
I greet you with all the tenderness of my heart The recently ordained priest, Patrick Rabarison, CM (Province of France) shares with us the story of the pilgrimage of the heart of Saint Vincent de Paul, an event that provided a framework for his ordination. We...
