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Benedict defends Francis economic critique!
The blog EthikaPolitika reports on Pope Emeritus Benedict's vigorous defense of  Pope Francis regarding accusations of Marxism stemming from anti-market language employed in Evangelii Gaudium. The article points to a  statement overlooked by the mainstream media in...
80 years a Daughter – Sr. Hilda Gleason
"Hearts rejoice in Sr. Hilda Gleason's 80 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity. Sister Hilda Gleason celebrated her 80th anniversary as a Daughter of Charity in October at Villa St. Michael, Emmitsburg, MD. Many of us remember Sister Hilda as president of...
Change the darkness
Good Shepherd – Change the Darkness – Joy – Be an example of Patience These are the themes Lynn  L’Heureux reflects on in her weekly series Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday December 17, 2013 Dear Vincentian Family: Blessings of Joy to all of you as we...
NJ Sister of Charity miracle confirmed
Pope Francis issued a decree to certify a miracle attributed to the intercession of American nun Miriam Teresa Demjanovich. Her cause for beatification will be forwarded to Pope Francis for a final decision. Background from an earlier famvin story.... “Miriam Teresa...
What Does Francis Want?
It probably comes as no surprise that in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has hit on some fundamental "Vincentian" themes. This brief reflection is aimed at Vincentian small Christian community leaders, catechists, and preachers. My perspective is drawn...
Pope speaks of “closed Christians”
Pope: Rejecting the message because you reject the messenger doesn't make sense The Pope believes that some Christians reject the message simply because they reject the messenger. Reflecting on today's Gospel, the Pope said this explains why John the Baptist and Jesus...
NY Sisters of Charity “Vision” online
The Fall 2013  edition of VISION, a publication of the New York Sisters of Charity, is now available online. Vision-Fall-2013 Some highlights President's Message Golden Jubilarians —Two Hundred Years of Loving Service Celebrated The Sisters of Charity— Continuing the...
Short-term or long-term?
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A), December 22, 2013 – Is 7, 10-14; Rom 1, 1-7; Mt 1, 18-24 A sign for you:  an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger (Lk 2, 12) God urges us to ask for a sign, even one that is extraordinary. But we do not like signs too...
Vincentian Family Collaboration Project on Facebook
Yasmine Cajuste writes "Welcome to our official page for the Vincentian Family Collaboration Action Program (VFCAP). She invites you to visit... and like. You can also visit the VFCAP site for videos of their training program in Paris.
Latest issue of LCUSA Servicette online
The latest issue of the Servicette is now available. Feature stories include coverage and photos of the 2013 Assembly in San Jose, California. Click here to view/download this issue.