Poor People, Go Home!
Today, one of the great problems throughout the world is that of immigration. At times, we think that this phenomenon is experienced only in Europe and the United States. We might, however, ask how are the Latin American countries dealing with this reality? Father...
September, Vincentian Month
The Congregation of the Mission has proposed an interesting initiative to make visible the Vincentian charism in all social networks, during this month of September, in which the Vincentian family celebrates important memories, with the celebration of several saints...
Newest Biography of Elizabeth Ann Seton
Hear about the Newest Biography of Elizabeth Ann Seton at Chat with an Author at The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Emmitsburg, MD — Arizona State University professor and author Catherine O’Donnell will be at the Seton Shrine on Friday, September...
August 30: Blessed Ghebre-Michael
Today is the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael, an Ethiopian priest (associated with St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.) who was tortured and died for refusing to renounce Catholicism.
Beyond Unions – Up Close and Personal
This Labor Day I found myself thinking more up close and personal. I am thinking about our co-workers in ministry and those we live with.
National Black Sisters’ Conference Celebrates 50 years
Earlier this month, Sister Pat Haley, SCN attended the 50th-anniversary gathering of the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) in New Orleans, Louisiana. The NBSC was founded in 1968 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sister Martin de Porres Grey, RSM (now Patricia...
UN Environment Program (UNEP) and FBOs Link to Protect Earth
By Margaret O’Dwyer, DC, with information from UN Environment Programme (UNEP) You may wonder how the work of the United Nations intersects with faith-based organizations (FBOs). Yes, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engage in considerable advocacy at the UN. ...
The Grace of Visibility
The Grace of Visibility (James 2: 1-5) America Magazine (8/06/18) recently featured an article entitled “Becoming Invisible.” The author observes how in both the early and ending years of life, a person is less visible to the surrounding world. A newly born looking...
The Miracle of Seeing
The miracle of seeing! What a miracle seeing is! So often it is taken for granted by those who can see. Lose your sight even just temporarily and your world changes. Technology is working miracles today, technology is helping the “blind” to see. But...
Is Social Media Hurting Your Life?
In 10 years, nobody is going to look back on the status you posted; but you will still reflect on that point in time. Is social media hurting you?
