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Day of the Poor, as Saint Vincent de Paul Wanted: An Interview with Father Tomaž Mavrič
by Javier F. Chento | November 17, 2017 | News, Pope | 0 Comments
Sixty Vincentians martyred during Spanish Civil War are beatified
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | November 12, 2017 | Church, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“To be a community entails supporting one another”: Address of the Holy Father at “(Re)Thinking Europe”
by Javier F. Chento | November 4, 2017 | News, Pope | 0 Comments
The Pope Video • To Witness to the Gospel in Asia – November 2017
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | November 4, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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This is the Layperson’s Hour – Pope Francis and Thomas Judge, C.M.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2018 | Formation, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
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.
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The Pope Video • The Mission of Religious
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 20, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary enthusiasm and let us pray that...
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Study finds a program that worX!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 18, 2018 | Church, Formation, News
Have you ever bothered to study the long term results of your youth and young adult program?
WYD Message “Think Big! Open Your Hearts”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2014 | Pope
Pope Francis to Young People: "Think Big! Open Your Hearts" Holy See Releases Pontiff's Message for the 29th World Youth Day Zenit.org writes "The Holy See today published Pope Francis’ message for the 29th World Youth Day (WYD), which will take place on Palm Sunday,...
Pope’s Lenten message – Imitate Christ
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2014 | Pope
Christians are called to confront the material, spiritual and moral destitution of “our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it,”
Pope’s Lenten message – poverty (Haiti?)
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2014 | Pope, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
According to the Catholic News Service Pope Francis has chosen the theme, “He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich,” for this year’s Lenten message, said a Vatican statement Jan. 31. The theme comes from a verse from St. Paul’s Second Letter to...
Pope and Rodgers and Hammerstein lyrics
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2014 | Pope, Vincentian Family
Communication is more than “the transmission of content” but rather “the reduction of distance.”
Reading the signs of the times!
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2014 | Pope
Recent events have given new meaning to "reading the signs of the times" Francis conquers the front cover of Rolling Stone magazine magazine. (See also Vatican Insider) Vatican graffiti! A bright colored mural of Francis in a Superman pose has appeared out of...
The quotable Pope … in images
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2014 | Pope
Edahn Small offers a visual presentation of 12 Inspiring Quotes from Pope Francis from 2013 on Economics, Spirituality, Abortion, Women, Politics, and Power. As the site says "you don't have to be religious to appreciate his refreshing outlook, compassion, and...
Pope’s visit to group occupying church
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Pope
The Huffington Post tells the story of the impact of the Pope's visit to Tor Sapienza, one of the Rome's roughest neighborhoods. Fifteen Italian families live in the deconsecrated church where the parish was previously located -- they occupied the building in October...
Internet as Gift of God – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2014 | Pope
“The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.”
Pope Francis on state of the world
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2014 | Pope
"It is now a long-established tradition that at the beginning of each new year the Pope meets the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See to offer his greetings and good wishes, and to share some reflections close to his heart as a pastor concerned for the joys...