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The Pope Video • In the Service of Peace
by Elizabeth Astridge | November 10, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
After Three and a Half Weeks, the Synod 2018 Ended
by Celestino Fernández, C. M. | November 3, 2018 | Church, News | 0 Comments
This is the Layperson’s Hour – Pope Francis and Thomas Judge, C.M.
by John Freund, CM | October 20, 2018 | Formation, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Although he was somewhat controversial in his day, today the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is proud of its son, Fr. Thomas Judge.
The Pope Video • The Mission of Religious
by Elizabeth Astridge | October 20, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Pope Video • Promotion of World Peace
by .famvin | Jan 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Promotion of World Peace.
The Pope Video • The Future of the Very Young
by .famvin | Dec 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Future of the Very Young.
The Pope Video • Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Middle East
by .famvin | Nov 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Middle East.
Is the Pope Catholic?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2016 | Church, News, Pope
Is the Pope Catholic? Have you watched Pope Francis’ first video message for the traditional papal prayer intention for the month, in which he calls on people of different faiths around the world to work together for peace and justice? Susan Stabile, an occasional...
A Stranger and you welcomed me – National Migration Week 2016
by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2016 | Church, News
A Stranger and You Welcomed Me - National Migration Week, January 3-9, 2016 In the Gospel of Matthew (25:35) Jesus tells his disciples, "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,...
Pope’s Christmas message
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2015 | Church, News, Pope
Pope's Christmas message - Urbi et Orbi 25 December 2015 Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Christmas! Christ is born for us, let us rejoice in the day of our salvation! Let us open our hearts to receive the grace of this day, which is Christ himself. Jesus is the...
Encounter with Pope Francis at D.R.E.A.M. in Kenya
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Pope
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...
DePaul President Dennis Holtschneider on important steps for the US Church
by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2015 | Church, News
As the American Bishops prepare to meet DePaul University President Dennis Holtschneider, CM offers some food for thought on some important steps for the United States church. The article appeared in America magazine under the title of Eight chances to strengthen the...
Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2015 | Church, Formation, News, Pope
Highlights from Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015 The missionary dimension, which belongs to the very nature of the Church, is also intrinsic to all forms of consecrated life, and cannot be neglected without detracting from and disfiguring its charism. Being a...
Laudato Si’ invoked by CM Bishop
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 13, 2015 | Church, Congregation of the Mission, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bishop Benjamin Romarosa, C.M., of Madagascar speaks of caring for our common home and Laudato Si' in a strongly worded letter to his own government. Madagascar, one of the planet’s poorest countries, has become a new Eldorado of the large international mining...
Pope Francis’ words and actions sound like St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2015 | News, Pope
"Pope Francis' words and actions sound like St. Vincent". Words from Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter of St. John's University as she reflects on her experience as a commentator for Time Warner Cable News during Pope Francis's visit. In the homily at the St. John's University...
CM Cardinal Souraphiel and African family values
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2015 | Church, News
CM Cardinal Souraphiel and African family values