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Elizabeth Seton – Woman of Faith
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Maryellen Blumlein, SC offers a reflection on Elizabeth Ann Seton as a woman of faith. "Because of her conversion to “the faith of the immigrants,” many of Elizabeth’s friends would no longer associate with he" Sr. Maryellen Blumlein, SC, taught English and religion...
Elizabeth Seton opens the Door of Faith
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"How St. Elizabeth Seton Opens the Door of Faith for Us" represents VinFormation's January offering for its Year of Faith in Vincentian Perspectives series. The Year of Faith and the Life of St. Elizabeth The Church and St. Elizabeth Quotes Related Links In...
JMV Bulletin Debember 2012
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The December issue of the International Bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth is now available. Sample the issue with this delightful introductory essay ... "In my stocking " It is in effect a theological reflection on childhood memories and customs. It is almost...
St. Louise Province news items
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The big day is here: the blessing and dedication of the Emmitsburg Campus. Members of the Province of St. Louise's leadership team began arriving yesterday and the archives staff spent the afternoon giving tours of our new space to our guests from St. Louis. Here,...
Bono – church role in Debt Forgiveness
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2012 | Church
Bono: Catholics Should be Made Aware of How Their Church Helped Secure Debt Forgiveness A CNA/EWTN article describing Bono’s comments about the Catholic Church’s pivotal role in the debt forgiveness of and how it helped build schools reads in part: Vatican City, Nov...
Alumni reunions Dehli style
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Cassilda Castell writes: Nazareth Old Students Association (NOSA) Delhi Chapter held its second annual gathering at St. Xavier’s High School, Raj Marg, Delhi on Dec. 9, 2012. It was indeed a gathering of the old and the young. There...
Christmas – CM Curia in Rome
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Christmas greetings from the Superior General and everyone at the Curia. A 24 minute video with scenes from the Curia in Rome and greetings in the many languages spoken there. http://youtu.be/blsgzzSOrjg
Pope’s Christmas message – 65 languages
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
The yearly tradition shaped up with thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter's Square in anticipation of the Pope's Christmas message. Benedict XVI stepped out into the main balcony to deliver his speech and issue greetings in over 65 languages, including Chinese,...
Pope’s Christmas Eve Homily
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"What would happen if Mary and Joseph were to knock at my door" Here is a Vatican translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave at tonight's Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. * * * Dear Brothers and Sisters! Again and again the beauty of this Gospel touches...
Official Nativity Story Birth of Jesus Christ – Movie
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Official Nativity Story Birth of Jesus Christ (Trailer) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G78OdmY32IM The Nativity Story is a 2006 drama film based on the nativity of Jesus. The film made history as being the first film ever to stage its world premiere in Vatican...