With all of the hype about new iPhones Busted Halo has a timely post “Is watching Mass on TV or on my iPhone just as good as going to Mass?”
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Social isolation of the elderly – perspectives of a Lady of Charity
In “On the outside looking in” Dee Mansi offers reflections on the increasing social isolation of the elderly and what the AIC (Ladies of Charity) are doing about it in Great Britain.
Celebrating St. Vincent in your parish
The Society of St. Vincent dePaul suggests these way to celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent in your parish on September 27. Others may find inspiration for their own parochial celebrations.
Ending Poverty, One Step at a Time – 2.1 million “steps” last year
Ending Poverty, One Step at a Time – 2.1 million steps last year
Vincentian Youth Worldwide – Energy on display
If you have any doubts about the energy of the Vincentian Charism… or just need a jolt of inspiration the video above might be what you are looking for. Filmed on locations around the world it is hard not to be caught up with their enthusiasm.
Be honest! What is your attention span?
Be honest! What is your attention span? Noted social media guru Beth Kanter reflects on “How To Train Your Attention and Be Effective When Working Online”
Blogging nuns, Tweeting monks, even a Pope
(There is) a movement sweeping the Catholic world: monks, nuns, everyday people of faith, and, most famously, the Pope himself, are embracing digital media
Under the MISEVI umbrella – Vincentian youth accept missionary challenge
Under the MISEVI umbrella – Vincentian youth accept missionary challenge “To think about MISEVI (Vincentian Lay Missionaries) with an Italian face”
Finding God in your life
One of the handouts at the Ladies of Charity National Assembly provides a method for finding God in your life.
Novena in honor of St. Vincent
Parishioners are encouraged to pray this novena in preparation for the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul by beginning on September 18 and ending September 26. The feast day follows on September 27. The novena can be started anytime that one wishes to reflect on the teachings of the Saint.
