Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), February 16, 2014 – Sir 15, 15-20; 1 Cor 2, 6-10; Mt 5, 17-37 If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Cor 5, 17) Jesus, with his announcement of the kingdom and his lifestyle, represents conversion and newness. But radical...
78 years earlier “Seeking a Steadfast Friend and a Bit of Adventure” Originally posted on the blog “Sprit of the Daughters of Charity. The following was written by Sister Mary Zita McLaughlin, D.C., who, after 78 years of vocation, passed away in...
From February 2-5 the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering took place in Washington DC, it’s theme was: “Becoming a Church that is Poor and for the Poor.” Four of our SJU students Gina, Cara, Laura and Anna along with many other members of the...
“Communications is not “the transmission of content” but rather “the reduction of distance.” Pope Francis. These word of Pope Francis came to mind when reading “Serious Conversation? byTim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the...
Part of the Solution, or POTS, was opened in a storefront on Fordham Road in 1982 by Fr. Ned Murphy, SJ, Tim Boon, and Sister Jane Iannucelli, SC, (current President of the Sisters of Charity) to help feed those living in poverty in the Bronx. This video tells the...
Pope Francis has said “”Women are asking deep questions that must be addressed. The church cannot be herself without the woman and her role. The woman is essential for the church. Mary, a woman, is more important than the bishops.” For this...
Each day the Daughters of Charity Province of St. Louise post thoughts taken from the writings of Vincent and Louise which they use as inspiration for prayer. Here is a recent sample… FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 “I never weary of praying to our good God for you, so...
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...
Blessed Rosalie spent over 50 years of her life working in the same Paris slum. Beloved by those who were in need she earned the title of Blessed Rosalie. But her influence went far beyond that neighborhood. She was a principle influence on another person who has...