Maya Angelou, “untold stories” and the Vincentian Family
“There is no greater burden than carrying an untold story.” Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
CM Superior General speaks of Mercy
Father Gregory Gay CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, speaks of mercy. From the website of the Brothers of the CMM (Congregatio Fratrum Beatae Mariae Virginis, Mater Misericordiae). “To have an inspiring start of this day, the general board...
Bishops, SVDP press for immigration reform
Sheila Gilbert, President of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes Dear Vincentians, Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Migration, including those who celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border in...Liberation theology – concern for those on the periphery
Liberation theology’s basic concern as congruent with the Gospel for the Poor – “for those on the periphery”, which Pope Francis never tires of emphasizing… as did Vincent, Frederic, Rosalie, etc.
Pope international unemployment, migration and solidarity
In a message that would resonate with Frederic Ozanam and Vincent dePaul the Pope calls for a more determined implementation of international labour standards
New Daughters of Charity Vocations website
The new Daughters of Charity Vocations U.S. website is live! Beyond the usual information there are some interesting features such as the dictionary of the jargon used, an interactive graphic that allows one to learn more about about the various place in the world in...Grace in defeat, generosity in victory
The Ascension of the Lord (A), June 1, 2014 – Acts 1, 1-11; Eph 1, 17-23; Mt 28, 16-20 The riches of glory in his inheritance (Eph 1, 18) Jesus has lived doing good. Now that his hour is at hand, he makes it clear that his reason for passing from this world to the...
Pope Francis in his own words
Vatican Insider ANDREA TORNIELLI offers this collection of Pope Francis words on the flight home speaking to journalists off the cuff for an hour despite his exhausting trip. See a collection of his other reports for La Stampa Abuse against minors “At the moment there...
We Can Make a Difference – Here Comes the Judge!
Love Connection – We Can Make a Difference – Spirit of Truth – Here Comes the Judge! Vincentian Day of Prayer & Fast Tuesday May 27 2014 My Dear Vincentian Family: I hope the climate where you are is as enjoyable as it is here. I write this early and in Calgary...Let’s not forget VALPARAISO victims
What if you could not celebrate Easter even as late as the week of the Ascension? On April 13 2014 a large fire consumed many houses and all the belongings of many families in the extremely poor favela or slum… for the second time.
