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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Prequel to the “manger mystery”
Madeleine L'Engle and course corrections in life In-Spirited offers this post entitled "This is the Irrational Season: Mary’s Story" Sitting before the Child in the Manger, and the infinite made tenderly accessible to us, let us glance up at the young mother whose...
Daughter of Charity – Person of the Year
It may not be Time's Person of the Year but it was The Telegraph's recognition of the work done by Sr. Theresa Griem, DC at Depaul USA's Daybreak Center in Macon, Georgia. Sister Elizabeth Greim once resisted the life she now relishes. But now she finds herself...
What do I smell like?
Epiphany of the Lord (A), January 5, 2014 – Is 60, 1-6; Eph 3, 2 - 3a. 5-6; Mt 2, 1-12 Come down quickly (Lk 19, 5) It is not enough for us to know Jesus at the level of the intellect. There ought to be a deep intimacy between the Master and us. Herod the Great says...
Vincentian Family calendar Pinterest-style
As we transition from one year to the next you might find it interesting to visit the VinFamily Pinterest board devoted to 47 images and links to the feasts of the Vincentian Family. Currently they are listed in the order they were posted. Hopefully we can rearrange...
US Bishops – National Migration Week January 5-11
National Migration Week will be observed in dioceses around the country January 5-11. “During National Migration Week, we should not only pray for those who are marginalized but also advocate that protections are provided to them, for they need them most.” The theme...
Retreat in a time of transitions
Virtual Transitions Retreat that might be helpful as we transition from the old year to the new. Try Busted Halo’s® Virtual Transitions Retreat and spend some time reflecting on the spiritual meaning of transitions in our lives. Download the retreat (if you print it —...
Vatican – The year that was! (video)
Images from the resignation on Benedict XVI, the Habemus Papam of Francis, Benedict leaving Rome by helicopter, through various scenes of Pope Francis in action... all in a little over 90 seconds! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBO7TDY7Rm0&feature=youtu.be
Novena to the Magi
Kelly Wahlquist continues to offer some fine bits of spiritual nourishment at this holy season...NOVENA TO THE MAGI IN ANTICIPATION OF THE EPIPHANY Our "action items" from our Advent preparation through The Joy of the Gospel were: to savor, to un-wrap and to...
Unwrap it – Christmas Examination
Unwrap it – Christmas Examination (from Kelly Wahlquist's website post about savoring the gift during the 12 days of Christmas) "The Joy of the Gospel" is an incredible gift with a beautiful bow tied together ... Picture three young boys in front of a Christmas tree...
God’s plan for family
In "Open to God's plan" José Antonio Pagola reflects on the Gospel for the feast of the Holy Family...Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 The gospel accounts leave no doubt whatsoever. According to Jesus, God has a great plan: to build in the world a big human family. Drawn by...