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Do we tell the stories of our Vincentian saints often enough?

Do we tell the stories of our Vincentian saints often enough?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family

In 2010 there was a famvin post that asked the question “Do we tell the stories of our Vincentian saints often enough?” Georgia wrote “We need heroes. We need to give kids heroes. Without heroes, they will give us gangs.” And worse. Some food for thought....
How does Vincent de Paul differ from other charities?

How does Vincent de Paul differ from other charities?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is composed of women and men who seek their personal holiness through works of charity. In this essential way, the Society differs from charitable associations or agencies whose principal objective is not the spiritual advancement of their members but the doing of good for someone else.

Systemic Change and Vincentian Holiness (Text)

Systemic Change and Vincentian Holiness (Text)

by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change

Text of Fr. Robert Maloney’s Keynote address – Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 SSVP National Assembly – Madison, Wisconsin Systemic Change and our Vincentian Call to Holiness Today             On the 23rd day of April two hundred years ago, Frederic Ozanam was born.   He...
Miracle recognized for member of the Vincentian Family

Miracle recognized for member of the Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Apr 4, 2011 | Vincentian Family

The Pope authorized promulgation of the recognition of a miracle for  Venerable Servant of God Enrica Alfieri (nee Maria Angela), Italian professed nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret (1891-1951).

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  • The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: June 10, 2026
    Today, June 10, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for a world that listens more than it shouts.
  • Quote of the Day
    June 10, 2026
    Let us draw our strength from our weakness which serves as a reason for Our Lord to become Himself our strength (I:226).
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    June 10, 2026
    “Every good action is a grain of seed for eternal life.” (CW 3a:488) – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Time seems to fly by these days and now I am painfully aware of the missed opportunities for good I could have done. Help me to be less concerned about temporal matters and more about the […]
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