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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Blind to the needy, blind to God
Fourth Sunday of Lent (A), March 30, 2014 – 1 Sam 16, 1b. 6-7. 10-13a; Eph 5, 8-14; Jn 9, 1-41 Light produces every kind of goodness and righteousness and truth (Eph 5, 9) Jesus opens the eyes of the blind. We are not blind if we believe in Jesus and go about doing...
NCR celebrates a Sister of Charity of NY
"Sister's legacy includes 43 years of mission medical care" writes the NCR. “Heaven has gained another saint, right up there with Mother Teresa of Calcutta.” – Father Mike Savelesky Large crowds of native people, two funeral Masses, continuous rosaries, and a two-mile...
Death with Dignity for the poor
The headline is probably addressing a different problem than many expected... Funeral Poverty We can ensure everyone gets the chance to die with dignity - without facing debt and poverty, Click here to learn more about funeral poverty. Challenge Dignity Funerals (A...
Ambiguity – Being credible and the common good
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about ambiguity. This image arose from her reflection on #65 in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the fourth installment of her weekly artistic variations on her community seal....
March 25 in the Vincentian Family
So much happens on March 25 beginning with the Annunciation.
Can You Turn water into Wine?
Can You Turn water into Wine? - Perfection – Celebrating Life – Leading in Hope These are the themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on her weekly reflections "Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday April 25, 2014" Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: Thank you for...
Daughter of Charity celebrates 100th with her son
Not many Daughters of Charity celebrate their 100th birthday. But even fewer get to celebrate it with their son! The website of the Indianapolis diocese reports.... "During her 99 years on this earth, Gaynelle Perkins Barrett has had many titles. Daughter. Wife....
Clerical abuse survivor named to Vatican
The Vatican Insider, among others, reports ... "An Irish woman who suffered sex abuse by a priest at the age of 13 talks to "Vatican Insider" about her experience. The Pope has nominated her a member of the Vatican Commission for the for the Protection of Minors" The...
Monster 3 days in Vinnies’ year-round operations
The Canberra Times writes of a "Monster three day sale" by the Australian St. Vincent dePaul Society. Local demand for the St Vincent de Paul Society's services will only increase as Canberra grows given the ACT has Australia's second-highest rate of homelessness and...
DepaulUK, graffiti artists, homeless housing
In the category of a creative approach to a problem... Depaul UK brings in graffiti artists for London street art campaign tackling youth homelessnessYouth homelessness charity Depaul UK has launched an awareness campaign involving a group of graffiti artists who will...
