When Popes and Presidents meet
It has happened 27 times! The United States Catholic Conference blog catalogs each occurrance. “President Obama’s upcoming meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 27, marks the 28th time a sitting U.S. President has met with a pope. The meetings,...Where do homeless go after surgery?
A problem most of us have never thought about. But one that the folks at Depaul House in Germantown PA have. Helen Ubinas, Daily News Columnist writes … In every emergency room in every hospital in Philadelphia, doctors treat ailing homeless men and women, and...Sister of Charity dies with a building named after her
In these days when we celebrate the way nuns touched peoples lives it is sadly fitting to celebrate the passing of a legend, Sr. Miriam Thomas, SC. Her main concern was always “How can I help these people?” Sister Miriam Thomas stayed to rebuild the South...Saturday Study Hall – Vincent embodies the Good Samaritan
Can you picture Vincent walking along the road to Paris? It was a relatively well traveled road with priests and officials. In your minds eye watch Vincent as he sees a victim of robbers lying by the wayside. Watch him as he approaches and sees, becomes moved by...![Ladies of Charity – Third Sunday of Lent](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/02/AIC-LCUSA.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ladies of Charity – Third Sunday of Lent
The Ladies of Charity website thanks Jude Magers, Vincentian Spiritual Moderator, Ladies of Charity- Indianapolis, for this meditation on the Sunday Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Lent.
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Formation Friday – Vincentian Virtues and Charism
How would you answer these questions in a paragraph or two: What kinds of virtues should the followers of Vincent and Louise be known for? What is the Spirituality of Louise?… Elizabeth?… Frederic? Is there a Vincentian Christology? What is the place of Mary in...![“End Hunger Fast”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/03/end-hunger.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“End Hunger Fast”
This Lent, remember those who go without food – and help us tackle hunger This is the appeal from the Church Poverty website in the United Kingdom. The following contains much food for thought (pun intended) for people outside the United Kingdom and seems to enter...![Ladies of Charity – Third Sunday of Lent](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/02/AIC-LCUSA.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)