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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Who visits the Vatican site?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2013 | Church
According to Alexa, the Web Information site, the following numbers represent the overall ranking of the Vatican's website in relation to all the web sites in a country... Italy 1,248 Brazil 3,248 Mexico 3,259 Peru 3,276 Ireland 3,541 Spain 4,459...
Leavenworth Sisters fostering young leaders
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, Kansas are preparing for the 14th Annual Leadership Camp for girls entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades Particpants will learn about: Their faith. How Catholic Christian values and...
Announcing the Elder Spirituality Project
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many visitors are familiar with the online courses offered by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce an exciting new adventure for Spirituality & Practice — the Elder Spirituality Project. We know that elders are a growing and...
Let us not stray from Jesus
by Ross Dizon | Feb 16, 2013 | Reflections
The Christians of the first generation were greatly interested in the tests and the tensions Jesus had to overcome to remain faithful to God and to live always as his partner in the project of bringing about a more human and dignified life for everybody. The account...
A Vincentian martyr’s faith and humor
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2013 | Church, News
As he was fleeing persecution at age 70 he wrote… “I want none of this world’s goods, apart from a decent watch; only one of the ones you sent two years ago was any good. The others began by gaining an hour every day, and later two hours; then they all contracted a...
Ministry – stone tablets to tablets
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2013 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Mobiles – the ultimate electronic tool write the folks at the Internet Evangelism website. Amazing statistic: three-quarters of the world’s population has access to a mobile phone, says a new World Bank study infographic [summary and comment]. And that doesn’t just...
From slave to Saint
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
St. Josephine Bakhita is the first person ever from Sudan to be canonized, or even beatified. She is the first African to be canonized since the early centuries of Christianity, when several North Africans (one of the cores of Christianity before it turned Muslim)...
Lent – Software for your soul
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2013 | Church
Using Internet menus this video creatively Xt3.com invites all to "Recharge your Heart & Soul this Lent ! Cleverly worded pull down menu present the message of Lent as a time for renewal. Also visit their interactive calendar which you can download as an app...
Vincentian almsgiving, prayer and fasting
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2013 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers a selection of quotes from our founders on prayer, fasting and almsgiving Click on graphic. (Also click here to download or view it in a different format.) Almsgiving via Vincentian branches in the USA Here are some quick links to donate online to...
Cincinnati Sisters – Lenten Justice Calendar
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2013 | Sisters of Charity
The following Lenten Care for Creation calendar was designed by the Office of Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati as one way you can prepare for Easter. [Download calendar here] Tip: Remove one light bulb from a light in...