With Elena I ask “Why is it that Catholics aren’t as welcoming to people they don’t know?”
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Prayer Service for Feast of St. Vincent from the Brothers CMM, Netherlands
by Famvin Media Resources | September 26, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
The Brothers CMM (Netherlands) have shared materials from their meditative meeting as a preparation for the feast of Saint Vincent, including a service with hymns and readings. Downloadable PDFs.
The Superioress General Sister Françoise Petit, D.C. visited Ukraine
by Tomasz Zieliński | August 28, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Daughters of Charity, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Lenten Video Series: Day 5, Filled with God’s Love and Joy
by The Miraculous Medal Shrine | February 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
This Lent, we offer to you the 2021 Lenten Video Series created by the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Day 5: Filled with God’s Love and Joy.
Finding Jesus’ Footprints Today
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments
We live in a post-Ascension world where Jesus no longer walks among us. Or does he? If we are the Body of Christ then our footprints are his footprints.
Three ways to transform your New Year – Elizabeth Seton
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Three ways to transform your New Year – Elizabeth Seton
Pope Francis has some suggestions for resolutions
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Pope Francis has some suggestions for resolutions
Faith being discussed online – the research
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Almost half of US adults (46 percent) say they saw someone sharing “something about their faith” on the Internet in the past week” “It’s the people who attend church most often who are most likely to engage in online religious activity.”
A Cheat-Sheet for Discerners of Religious Life
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
She is now Sr. Amanda. She was once simply Amanda Kerns. She offered “A Cheat-Sheet for Discerners of Religious Life” at about the halfway point of her transition to Sr. Amanda.
Surprising lessons from 10,000,000 YouTube views
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
In Surprising lessons from 10,000,000 YouTube views Fr. Robert Barron reflects on that milestone. He writes..."John Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterton, Ronald Knox, C.S. Lewis, and Fulton Sheen all wrote substantive but accessible articles for the mainstream press, and...
Is there really a vocation shortage?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Is there really a vocation shortage? Yes… and No. In once sense there can be no vocation shortage. Everyone has a vocation. However, there is a real shortage of one particular type of vocation – vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life
Halloween questions for Catholics
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
November is a month rich in celebrations for the Vincentian Family*… but first comes Halloween and questions for Catholics
Ever had moments that take your breath away?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC (New York) shares just such moments in the reflection below.
“Gradualism” in real life – From atheist to nun
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Deacon Greg Kandra blogs the story The “gradual” homecoming of Sister Theresa, an atheist who became a nun. She is exemplifies the principle of gradualism that the bishops are speaking about at the Synod. He writes... Those who have been following the Synod in Rome...
Words to Lift – Possessions and Generosity– Sins of the World – Let Your Light Shine
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dear Vincentian Family: We are into October and I know our days have flown. October is a full month of feast days. 4 – Words to Lift – Possessions and Generosity– Sins of the World – Let Your Light Shine
Pope requests prayer for Synod 9/28
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sunday, 28 September is to be set aside as a Day of Prayer for the III Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, scheduled to take place from 5 to 219 October to treat the topic: The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization.