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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
“Intrinsic evil” according to Blessed John Paul
With all the talk about "intrinsic eve" in the presidential elections in the US, many may be surprised to learn that Pope John Paul II, quoting Gaudium et Spes, says that intrinsically evil acts are "any kind of homicide, genocide, abortion, euthanasia and voluntary...
Compassion Pinterest style
Compassion International Commited to releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name and helping more than 1.2 million children in 26 countries, see the creative way www.compassion.com is using images to tell their story.
Using the arts to advocate for the homeless
Depaul USA screens "Homeless Has a Name" and learns of the impact on the film makers - The head of Depaul USA writes... Last night, I had the great pleasure of acting as the Master of Ceremony for "Homeless Has a Name,” Depaul USA’s film festival dedicated to the...
Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Aidan Rooney CM has collated inspiring stories of Vincentian Lay Missionaries. at the blog Vincentian Lay Missionaries USA.
Prayer for Technology: Christ Has No Online Presence…
A YouTube video prayer for the use of technology. Christ Has No Online Presence but Yours Christ has no online presence but yours, No blog, no Facebook page but yours, Yours are the tweets through which love touches this world, Yours are the posts through which the...
Vincentan Resources for the Year of Faith
VinFormation offers its complete list of hundreds of Vincentian resources categorized under he following headings Living and Growing as a Vincentian Our Mission in Today’s World Vincentian Virtues and Charism Who We Are and What We Do and many more categories....
Resources of the Year of Faith from Pat Gohn
Pat Gohn has compiled and generously shared resources for the Year of Faith. After viewing the following I encourage you to visit her page and "like" it or share by clicking on the sharing links she provides at the end. The Year of Faith has a three-fold focus:...
Pinterist and Depaul UK
Depaul UK is using Pinterest to tell how it helps homeless and disadvantaged young people fulfill their potential in the community. Youth Homelessness - Stories about young people who are homeless, organisations that help young homeless people and supporters who are...
Inspiring charism service in our facilities
Community Service at Nazareth Home What is Community Service? ... especially with our own? Helping Sisters with the voting process for the November election; One-on-one lunches; Transportation; Assistance attending daily Mass; Facilitating communication with...
Presidential platforms – I am tired of the arguing
Presidential platforms - Phyllis Zagano writes, "I'm tired of the arguing, the truth-shading, the smirking and the jokes. I'm tired of it all. Here are the seven issues I want addressed starting today, this minute. Not tomorrow. Not next week. Not after whatever...
