by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 21, 2016 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
It was in Châtillon-les-Dombes, a small French village, that St. Vincent created on August 23, 1617 the first of the “Confraternities,” later called “Charities.” This was the nucleus from which stemmed the AIC (known in the United States as Ladies of Charity). Watch...
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 21, 2016 | Brothers CMM, News
The chapel of the Generalate was packed on with pilgrims for a festive celebration of the Eucharist in honour of Frater Andreas. Many people had come for the celebration of the 99th anniversary of his death (August 3, 1917). Pastor Frank Lemmens presided and blessed...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
“In this life, we cannot always do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Theresa VLM’s moto is to “do one thing, do something.” Ethiopia has previously been stereotyped as a country that has had many problems. Although there may be...