by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 29, 2022 | Education/Evangelization
I found this on Facebook, written by a friend whom I admire greatly. I am passing it along—well, she did post it on Facebook—for more of us to learn her lesson during the month of mental health awareness. I made small edits for privacy sake. I turned 40 a couple weeks...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 22, 2022 | Education/Evangelization
In 1765, Jeanne Antide Thouret was born in the Sancey-le-Long in the Doubs department in France. At the age of 15 years, Jeanne Antide was left to maintain the household after the death of her mother. Seven years later, Jeanne left to join the Daughters of Charity in...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 22, 2022 | Education/Evangelization
The following is excerpted from The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupery, 1943. It was then that the fox appeared. Good morning,” said the fox. “Good morning,” the little prince responded politely, although when he turned around he saw nothing. “Who are you?” he...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 16, 2022 | Education/Evangelization
Jim Claffey is NGO representative of the Congregation of the Mission to the United Nations. Why didn’t the United Nations prevent the war in Ukraine? Isn’t it supposed to keep the peace? And why isn’t it using its army now to stop the violence and destruction?...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 16, 2022 | Education/Evangelization
A family goes to Disney World for a small vacation. The kids are deliriously happy about the trip, anticipating the rides, food, Disney characters and the whole show. A friend texts them every hour to see how the day is going. The first contact is when they are...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 16, 2022 | Education/Evangelization
May 11, 2022, address to the Serra Club of St. Louis, an international Catholic organization that foster’s vocations. I want to thank you for this invitation and opportunity to be with you and speak with you today. I am truly honored to be here and to spend this time...
