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“The Letter”: a Message for our Earth
by Famvin Media Resources | February 11, 2023 | News, Pope | 1 Comment
The Letter is a powerful documentary released on October 4th 2022 exploring more about the principles of Laudato Si’ and the escalating impact of climate change on communities around the world.
Smiling With Vincentians and Popes
by John Freund, CM | March 20, 2020 | Formation, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Taking a break from the news of the day let’s smile with Vincentians and Popes!
Pope Francis Publishes Apostolic Exhortation: “Beloved Amazon”
by Javier F. Chento | February 15, 2020 | News, Pope | 0 Comments
Pope Francis published the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, “Beloved Amazon” … this document is the fruit of the Synod on the Amazon.
Eight Things – Pope Francis, the Poor, Laudato Si
by John Freund, CM | October 11, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Pope, Reflections | 0 Comments
Have I ever thought about the impact of climate change on those who will bear the first effects and brunt of changes?
A Profound “NO” to the Death Penalty
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 2, 2018 | News, Pope
Pope Francis calls the death penalty “inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”
Vatican Video: On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 14, 2018 | Church, News, Pope
On Monday, April 9, the Vatican released the latest Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis: Gaudete et exsultate: On...
The Pope Video – August 2017 – For Artists
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 11, 2017 | Formation, Pope
The arts and nature express the beauty of creation and bring joy to the soul. Let us join the Pope in praying for artists, so that with their creativity, they continue showing us the greatness of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0BzXOfBTwc The Pope Video is a...
Pope Francis: Why the only Future Worth Building Includes Everyone
by Javier F. Chento | Aug 9, 2017 | Formation, News, Pope
A few months ago, Pope Francis filmed a message that is worthwhile to meditate upon and may bring to life all of us who are followers of Saint Vincent de Paul. In it he speaks of matters that are very close to our charism: providing a welcome, the need we have of each...
September 27: Share the Journey
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 5, 2017 | Announcements, News, Pope
Pope Francis is being joined by bishops around the world in launching a global campaign to support our brothers and sisters who have fled their homes seeking a decent and safe life for their families. This historic campaign, “Share the Journey” will respond to some of...
Even Pope Francis Has To Deal With Complainers
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 29, 2017 | Church, Formation, Pope, Reflections
I have noticed recently that my 4-year-old is starting to master the art of complaining in a particular type of whine format. “No mama, I wanted to do that” or “I don’t want to do thaaaat” or “I want to stay heeeeere” are some of the most frequent complaints. I find...
The Pope Video: Those Distant from the Christian Faith
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 8, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
Those Distant from the Christian Faith, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Tuesday, July 4. We all know someone close to us who has grown distant from the faith. Let us help them to live the joy of Jesus and pray with the...
Pope Francis Met Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 21, 2017 | News, Pope
On Monday, June 19, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, as well as President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, had a meeting with Pope Francis, in a private audience at the Vatican....
World Day of the Poor: November 19, 2017
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 17, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
On June 13, Pope Francis officially launched the "World Day of the Poor" which will take place November 19, 2017 and every year thereafter on the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary time. In a National Catholic Reporter article, Vatican correspondent Joshua McElwee shares the...
The Pope Video: Eliminate Arms Trade
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 3, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
Eliminate Arms Trade, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Friday, June 2. Let’s put an end to the arms trade. We can do this. And it’s urgent that we do it. The world does not need merchants of death who get rich on...
The Pope Video: Christians in Africa
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 6, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
Christians in Africa, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Thursday, May 4. That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace. Africa is a continent...