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National Director Vincentian Marian Youth???
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The National Vincentian Marian Youth Office seeks a National Director who is an active Catholic who understands and practices Vincentian spirituality. Essential qualifications include solid, Catholic theological background, proven leadership skills, effective...
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, Â 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...
Our Living Heaven – Are You Ready?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L'Heureux offers her weekly reflection - You are the One! – Feast on the Word! – Our Living Heaven - Are You Ready? You are the One! You are chosen, not by society’s standards, but by God’s. Read 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 and Mark 2: 23-28. “I have found David my...
Father Holtschneider CM testifies before Congress
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The Eastern Province website reports that Fr. Dennis Holtschneider was one of two university Presidents to testify before Congress on the Reauthorization of Higher Education Act.
No grand openings
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jan 26, 2014 | Reflections
The Presentation of the Lord, February 2, 2014 – Mal 3, 1-4; Heb 2, 14-18; Lk 2, 22-40 If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone should rise from the dead (Lk 16, 31) The Lord shows himself to us in the ordinary and...
Search and Serve, Come and See…
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity
"Search and Serve", "Come and See",  "Nun Run, "Sunday with Sisters", and even an "Online Lenten Retreat" - Take your pick of these events being held around the country. each of them offers an opportunity to explore the possibilities of religious life with the...
New Director General Daughters of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
 Embargo date 1/27/2014 Fr. Bernard Schoepfer, C.M. Appointed New Director General of Daughters of Charity. Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that he has appointed Fr. Bernard...
Sex Industry – prayer for all affected
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | Justice and Peace
An International, annual novena for those in and affected by the sex industry. Nine days of private or public prayer for a specific intention. Day 1 (17th of March): For porn stars. Heavenly Father, we offer you our brothers and sister acting in the porn industry....
Animated guide to American football
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | News, Vincentian Family
Mashable.com writes... "If the most important parts to your Super Bowl festivities include the half-time show, commercials and finger foods, you may want a little football refresher so you can enjoy the game to the fullest extent. Luckily, we now have an all-inclusive...
Perspectives on US foreign aid
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, addresses myths about poverty, health, and foreign aid. http://youtu.be/UL4zoo8xijc Read more about what Bill and Melinda Gates see as myths that block progress for the poor. http://b-gat.es/1mnv6Kg