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The Pope Video • Social Networks
by Elizabeth Astridge | June 9, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Connecting in a “Selfie” world
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2018 | Reflections, Social, Social Media | 0 Comments
They were all there waiting for me,” the Pope said. “When I arrived, they made noise, as young people do. I went to greet them and only a few gave their hand. The majority were with their cellphones (saying), ‘photo, photo, photo. Selfie!’
The Pope Video • The Mission of the Laity
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 5, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness
by John Freund, CM | April 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”
Pope Francis Is Teaching Me To See Again
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis taught me to see… I see the nativity scene as if for the first time.
The Pope Video • The Future of the Very Young
by .famvin | Dec 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Future of the Very Young.
Reading the signs of the times!
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2014 | Pope
Recent events have given new meaning to "reading the signs of the times" Francis conquers the front cover of Rolling Stone magazine magazine. (See also Vatican Insider) Vatican graffiti! A bright colored mural of Francis in a Superman pose has appeared out of...
The quotable Pope … in images
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2014 | Pope
Edahn Small offers a visual presentation of 12 Inspiring Quotes from Pope Francis from 2013 on Economics, Spirituality, Abortion, Women, Politics, and Power. As the site says "you don't have to be religious to appreciate his refreshing outlook, compassion, and...
Pope’s visit to group occupying church
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Pope
The Huffington Post tells the story of the impact of the Pope's visit to Tor Sapienza, one of the Rome's roughest neighborhoods. Fifteen Italian families live in the deconsecrated church where the parish was previously located -- they occupied the building in October...
Internet as Gift of God – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2014 | Pope
“The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.”
100th World Day of Migrants January 19
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace
The followers of Vincent and Louise, Frederic and Elizabeth Seton who work with migrants and refugees throughout the world can take courage from the message and actions of Pope Francis.Sunday 19th January the Church marks the 100th World Day of Migrants and...
Pope Francis on state of the world
by John Freund, CM | Jan 14, 2014 | Pope
"It is now a long-established tradition that at the beginning of each new year the Pope meets the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See to offer his greetings and good wishes, and to share some reflections close to his heart as a pastor concerned for the joys...
Know the date of your Baptism?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2014 | Pope
Do you know the date of your baptism? This was a question he asked as he began a new series of catecheses on the Sacraments in St. Peter’s Square, focusing today on the Sacrament of Baptism according to Zenit... “Baptism is the sacrament in which our faith is founded...
Verbal difference between Francis and Benedict
by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2014 | Pope
According to the Huffington Post...Data journalist Chris Walker conducted a word frequency analysis on the first hundred speeches of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict to get a visual representation of their priorities. Francis clearly emphasized poverty and poor far...
Vincentian Magi – then and now?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Have you thought about what gifts we as a Vincentian Family and individual followers Vincent and Louise bring to the "stables" today? As I read a post "Third Millennium Wisemen" focused on the gifts of our last three Popes that was the question I found myself asking....