John Freund, CM
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Fr. Tom McKenna reflects on memories of mercy
Fr. Tom McKenna, CM offers his reflection on memories of mercy Every time we enter into the Eucharist, we begin with the prayer, “Lord have mercy.” It could seem on first bounce that its main point is to bring to mind something wrong we’ve done, some sinfulness that...
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NY Times features Sr. of Charity Tracy Kemme
NY Times features Sr. of Charity Tracy Kemme and addresses the question of why the idea of entering religious life seems relevant to young Catholic women. When Tracy Kemme first got the calling, at age 22, she had an active social life, an internship in Ecuador, and...
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AIC opens Facebook page on feast of Vincent
The AIC celebrates the feast of St. Vincent by opening its new Facebook page AIC - Dear friends, National Presidents, and Volunteers, Happy St Vincent’s Feast Day!! We hope you have wonderful celebrations to commemorate our founder. We would like to use this date as a...
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Look with love… move with mercy
St. John's University chose “Look with love… move with mercy” as the theme for it 2015 celebration of Founder's Week. Fr. John Maher, C.M. shares this presentation which challenges us to “Look with love… move with mercy” as did St. Vincent. He walks us through where...
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The Journey – Fr. Pat Griffin
In this reflection on “The Journey” Fr. Patrick Griffin continues his series of reflections "Considering Consecrated Life" Some may wonder what it was like in NY during the visit of Pope Francis. Let me offer one man’s experience . . . not of the privilege of being...
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Charity’s Saint as seen from Indonesia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfbk-asWTHI Charity's Saint as seen from Indonesia. Who was this man who did so much? A clever juxtaposition of scenes from the classic award winning movie Monsieur Vincent with a presentation in English by Fr. Antonius Sadbudiatno, CM....
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Resources for the feast of St. Vincent
Visit VinFormation for educational resources about St. Vincent de Paul, whose Feast Day is September 27. Access YouTube videos, downloadable presentations and PDFs, interactive timelines, Vincentian games, and more.
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Pope’s speeches Washington and New York…
Pope’s speeches Washington and New York courtesy of the Vatican website. New York 25 - 9 - 2015 Apostolic Journey: Holy Mass Apostolic Journey: Visit to "Our Lady, Queen of the Angels" School and meeting with children and immigrant families Apostolic Journey:...
Pope Francis speaks to Catholic Charities
Pope Francis’ remarks at St. Patrick’s Church in Washington should find deep resonance with the followers of Vincent, Louise, Frederic and all our heroes and heroines in the Vincentian Family. Pope Francis met with the homeless at Catholic Charities in Washington....
Pope Francis speaks to Congress
Pope Francis speaks to Congress VISIT TO THE JOINT SESSION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Thursday, 24 September 2015 [Multimedia] Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear...