by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Mother of the Living Gospel ~ A Prayer of Pope Francis Pope Francis concludes “Evangelii Gaudium” (The Joy of the Gospel) with a prayer for the intercession of Mary as the church evangelizes. He writes of her presence at the stable in Bethlehem and the cross at...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Center of Concern Launches New Social Justice Educational Tool: 2014 Signs of the Times Social Justice Calendar Washington, D.C. — The Center of Concern announces a new educational tool that provides both images and stories of twelve leaders of social justice. This...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
David Musselman, a bishop for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, did not receive his usual greetings as he approached his meetinghouse last Sunday. But then again, Bishop Musselman is usually not disguised as a homeless man for church. From Deseret News...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission
Finding the True Spirit of Advent in the Charism of St. Vincent Sometimes, Christmas preparations can feel more like a burden than a blessing. There are the must-do chores of writing gift lists, cleaning the home and planning meals. Hours of shopping and wrapping can...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Sisters of Charity
What do November 29th and December 1st have in common? Both dates mark the foundation of communities of women religious in the Vincentian tradition – The Daughters of Charity and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. VinFormation has new resources about their...