In a special edition of “The Pope Video,“ the Holy Father asks us to pray for the sick and the suffering…
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The Pope Video • In the Service of the Transmission of Faith
by .famvin | December 8, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: In the Service of the Transmission of Faith
The Pope Video • In the Service of Peace
by Elizabeth Astridge | November 10, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
This is the Layperson’s Hour – Pope Francis and Thomas Judge, C.M.
by John Freund, CM | October 20, 2018 | Formation, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Although he was somewhat controversial in his day, today the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is proud of its son, Fr. Thomas Judge.
The Pope Video • The Mission of Religious
by Elizabeth Astridge | October 20, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Pope Video • Catholics in China
by .famvin | Mar 7, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catholics in China.
What Can We Do About Homelessness?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 5, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections, Systemic change
How can we blend sysemic change and a “culture of encounter” in serving the homeless.
Pope Francis – Seeing the consequences of the kingdom
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
What is the kingdom of heaven? How is the kingdom of God found? and How is the kingdom of God possessed? asks Pope Francis in his homily at Caserta. Jesus doesn’t bother to explain it… He rather points to seeing the consequences of the Kingdom.
Pope Francis and the Ladies of Charity Buffalo New York
by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis and the Ladies of Charity Buffalo New York
Liberation theology – concern for those on the periphery
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
Liberation theology’s basic concern as congruent with the Gospel for the Poor – “for those on the periphery”, which Pope Francis never tires of emphasizing… as did Vincent, Frederic, Rosalie, etc.
Pope international unemployment, migration and solidarity
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
In a message that would resonate with Frederic Ozanam and Vincent dePaul the Pope calls for a more determined implementation of international labour standards
Pope and Patriarch sign “Common Declaration”
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Church
Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I pledged to continue on the path towards unity between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
Pope to Israeli reporter “How Can I Help?”
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Pope
America Magazine reports ....On 13 June 2013, Pope Francis granted an interview to Israel’s Channel 2 TV at Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives. That interview made history; it was the first time that a TV crew entered Santa Marta to interview the...
Pope Francis – Redistribution of wealth
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Pope, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) headlines... Pope Francis called for governments to do their part to aid the poor by redistributing wealth in a spirit of generosity. Pope Francis made the plea on Friday during a speech to U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon. Below...
Saints are not heroes!
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2014 | Pope
At least that is what Pope Francis thinks! Pope's Mass: Saints are not heroes, they are sinners that bear witness to Christ During his homily at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis talked about the path to holiness. He explained that saints are not heroes, but sinners that...
“Sell your desk!” – Francis, the Vincentian
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2014 | Pope
Pope Francis told the Archbishop in charge of the Vatican’s charity, “Don’t wait for people to come ringing. You need to go out and look for the poor.'”