John Freund, CM
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The Marthas welcome Syrian refugee family
The Marthas collaborate with TRI-Heart to welcome Syrian refugee family Posted by SC Federation on December 17, 2015 The Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish in Nova Scotia, Canada are responding to Pope Francis’ call to care for refugees in a very real and tangible...
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Junior Ladies of Charity growing
Junior Ladies of Charity growing as evidenced by 29 new members in Albany, NY and 20 members in Buffalo serving to prepare Christmas for neighborhood families. Junior LOC in Albany, NY Install 29 New Members! On Dec. 8th, the Junior Ladies of Charity at the Academy of...
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Encounter with Pope Francis at D.R.E.A.M. in Kenya
Jessica Werner, recently returned from visits to USA Vincentian Lay Missionary sites (Jimma and Bonga in Ethiopia and several sites in Kenya) writes of an encounter between an old friend of many missionaries with Pope Francis at the D.R.E.A.M. project of Sant'egidio...
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Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family in Spain
Meeting of the Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family in Spain David Carmona, CM writes... On Saturday, November 28th, there was an ordinary meeting of the Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family in Spain. Even though this meeting is usually held in...
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God’s dreams for us
In "God's dreams for us" Fr. Tom McKenna reflects on a God who wants us to flourish. Advent is a season of dreams: the peaceable Kingdom, exiles coming back home, the web of death pierced through, crooked roads made straight. These are images of Yahweh’s end time that...
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Mommy’s here!
The truth is, while the child can joyfully shout out “MOMMY’S HERE!” when they see her walk through the classroom or appear on the playground, most of these parents can’t do the same.
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Be who you are
Be who you are - Father Pat Griffin offers this reflection in his series on Considering Consecrated Life The role of John the Baptist is to prepare the way for Christ. His responsibility is to help people get themselves ready to listen and follow when Christ...
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Effect on tech company serving with the SVDP
Serving with the SVDP Night Patrol - The Effect of Community Service on our Company Joseph Sattout writes... The nightlife on the streets of Sydney City – a place where I used to associate fun, happy and enjoyable experiences, a place where I would walk the streets...
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Pray with the Ladies of Charity
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC offers an aid to pray with the Ladies of Charity on the Third Sunday of Advent. Excerpt from the Prayer Service The readings of this Third Sunday of Advent remind us that despite the current turmoil within our world and the many divisions...
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SVdP Opposes Proposed New IRS Regulation
SVdP Opposes Proposed New IRS Regulation - Serious Concerns with Donor ID Security Public Comments Needed by December 16 There is a proposed new IRS regulation that will require nonprofits to collect the Social Security numbers of donors who make a cash donation of...