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Vatican news highlights of 2013

In terms of Vatican news, 2013 was surely one of the most eventful years in living memory. Here are the highlights at a glance: -- Feb. 11: Pope Benedict XVI announces that he will become the first pope in more than 600 years to resign. -- Feb. 25: Cardinal Keith...

Formation Friday – eBook of the Month Club

In 2014 we're starting a once-a-month eBook series: "Faith of Our Founders". The series was conceived as a follow-up to the Year of Faith, and will focus on the faith and spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. The January 2014 issue, "Louise...

The Francis list of resolutions

The Philippine blog Rappler compiles 10 of the Pope's most memorable quotes in the form of New Year's resolutions. This is the Pope Francis list. 1. Don't gossip. 2. Finish your meals. 3. Make time for others. 4. Choose the 'more humble' purchase. 5. Meet the poor 'in...

24 Hours for World Peace vigil

The 24 Hours for World Peace vigil  It is presently midnight Greenwich Time. To everyone who is already celebrating the New Year, we wish you a happy one, rich with peace initiatives! The 24 Hours for World Peace vigil will begin in 5 hours, at midnight in Montreal,...

Francis – Fraternity and Peace

“In this, my first Message for the World Day of Peace, I wish to offer to everyone, individuals and peoples, my best wishes for a life filled with joy and hope. In the heart of every man and woman is the desire for a full life, including that irrepressible longing for fraternity which draws us to fellowship with others and enables us to see them not as enemies or rivals, but as brothers and sisters to be accepted and embraced.”

Pope: Mary mother of all

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis welcomed the new year Wednesday with a solemn morning mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, calling the faithful to look to Mary as a Mother to all and messenger of hope. In his homily for this, the Solemnity of the Mother of God, Pope Francis...

Loving Others – Small places

Loving Others – Small places – I am a sinner – Our God is King ... the themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on in her final for the year 2013 Dear Vincentian Family:  Here we are, the last day of the year and the 7th day of Christmas.  My new year’s resolution...

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