by Beth | Feb 26, 2005 | Uncategorized
March 3 -Blessed Rene Rogue, one of three Vincentian pirests martyed in 1796Fr. Louis Joseph François, Fr. John Henri Gruyer, and Fr. René Rogue, three Vincentian priest faced a choice. They could take the oath and cave to public pressure or choose to stand for their... by Beth | Feb 16, 2005 | Uncategorized
Recently I was asked, “Since you live a vow of poverty what do you give up for Lent?” I prefer to redefine “voluntary poverty” as a vow for mutual sustainability.” writes Clarence Rivers Sims JOURNAL OF AN ALIEN STREET PRIEST The final... by Beth | Feb 15, 2005 | Uncategorized
“I can now die happy since I have a successor who can repair my stupid mistakes and I seriously urge you to make him my replacement pure and simple. I’ve never had the knack of getting myself either loved or feared; I’m tired of being in... by Beth | Feb 14, 2005 | Uncategorized
The Daily Inquirer of the Philippines recounts the story of the 1945 massacre in which a Duaghter of Charity died.Alfonso Aluit recounts in his book “By Sword and Fire:” “The San Agustin church and monastery by this time were full of hostages —... by Beth | Feb 9, 2005 | Uncategorized
To the members of the Vincentian Family Messengers of Peace M. Vincent, kneeling down, began this prayer: “O Savior of our souls, who, by your love, willed to die for all people, who in some way left your glory to give it to us and, by this means, make us like gods,... by Beth | Feb 6, 2005 | Uncategorized
Today we celebrate the feast of Blessed Rosalie Rendu.”Rosalie Rendu was an extraordinary woman. Even though many of the biographies written about her are poor in quality,[1] Rosalie’s energy, creativity, fidelity, courage shine out in the accounts of those who...
