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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
“The Hail Mary: Prayer of Angels, Saints and Sinners”
“The Hail Mary: Prayer of Angels, Saints and Sinners” Rev. Michael Whalen, CM, unpacks the treasures of the Hail Mary in a series of relections during the Solemn Novena preparing for the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Sisterhood: Tears and Fears – A LifeTime Reality Show
The International Business Times reports… “Women from Catholic religious orders watched Lifetime’s new reality TV series “The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns” intently Tuesday night. Some held premiere parties while others blogged and tweeted their reactions
Sr. Tracy Kemme, SC and SVDP Prison Re-entry Program
Sister Tracey Kemme, SC (Cinncinati), has just completed her canonical novitiate year. She is already at work telling the story of the St. Vincent DePaul Prison Re-entry Project.
The Story of St. Catherine Laboure – YouTube
The Story of St. Catherine Laboure – YouTube A well done juxtaposition of historical images and contemporary scenes of Daughters of Charity serving the poor in recent times. Sound track could be better. The result however keeps the story moving.
Prayer, Peace, a place for the Poor – Advent letter
Prayer, Peace, a place for the Poor – Advent letter of the Superior General
Hunger Games – A Walmart alert!
Hunger Games – A Walmart alert! … The report, named Walmart’s Hunger Games, links Walmart’s business practices to the hunger of its workers.
Nine Ways to a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving… or Christmas
Nine Ways to a Food Waste-Free Thanksgiving… or Christmas – Food Tank highlights ways for eaters and consumers to cut down on food waste while enjoying holiday favorites this Thanksgiving… or Christmas
Ladies of Charity join Auto Donation program
From the Ladies of Charity website… Thank you for your interest in vehicle donation. Through our partner, Auto-Donation.com, we provide a convenient way to dispose of an unwanted vehicle while contributing to the mission of the Ladies of Charity USA (LCUSA).
The myths and realities of Thanksgiving
The myths and realities of Thanksgiving – The pilgrims and Native Americans who celebrated the first Thanksgiving have a lot in common with the migrants of today.
Walk for the poor
First Sunday of Advent (B), November 30, 2014 – Is 63, 16b-17. 19b; 1 Cor 1, 3-9; Mk 13, 33-37 God is faithful (1 Cor 1, 9) Repentant, we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our forgiving Savior. The prophet Isaiah confesses with sadness and humility the failings of...