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How Jorge chose Francisco
Holy (google) Hangout! (with the DC’s)
We will be hosting a Google Hangout On Air on Tuesday of Holy Week! Tuesday, March 26th 9pm EST/8pm Central. Go to our Facebook page and post any questions or topics you’d like us to discuss.
Vatican Insider – April biography of Francis
Drawing from the words, ideas, and the personal recollection of Pope Francis – including inside material made available right up to the final hours before his election – the most highly regarded Vatican observer, Andrea Tornielli, reveals who the new Pope will be for...
“Francis isn’t a name… it’s a plan”
A well known and controversial theologian writes... "Why did Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio choose the name Francis? I think it's because he realized the Church is in ruins because of demoralization due to the various scandals that have affected the most precious...
How Jorge chose Francis
Reuters reports in an article "Pope Francis wants Church to be poor, and for the poor"... "(The Pope) recalled how on Wednesday night, as he was receiving more and more votes in the conclave, the cardinal sitting next to him, Claudio Hummes of Brazil, comforted him...
Daughters of Charity Dying for Faith
A video tells about the Daughters of the Charity martyred in Spain in 1936. The video is the responsibility of Sister Angeles Infante, member of the preparatory commission. http://youtu.be/itUUR4xnAEw
We all need forgiveness
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C -- 2103 The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand (Mk. 1:15)It is early morning and already those reputed to be important try to ruin the Teacher’s day. They have in mind killing two birds with one stone: an adulteress, that...
Louise – Saint for everyone
Louise, a woman with a rich personality and profound spirituality, Â can inspire the lives of women, mothers, widows, religious, social worker... the list goes on. The Daughters of Charity present a YouTube video "Louise - Saint for everyone"...
Francis, Vincent and the Daughters of Charity
Christ wants us walking out on the street wrote Cardinal Bergoglio on Palm Sunday 2008. The Lord wants us like Him: with an open heart, roaming the streets of Buenos Aires. He wants us walking the streets of Buenos Aires and carrying His message! Like Him, on the road...
