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“God, Call me, maybe”
The Sisters of Charity Cincinnati have just published their latest E-VOC newsletter at www.srcharitycinti.org The title of the lead article on Discerning a Call is "Call Me Maybe". PDF evoc_Aug2013 For another take on reading how the Spirit works, go to the Blog...
US Bishops on bi-partisan immigration reform
During the summer recess, take action and urge your Representative and Senators to support SNAP (food stamps), pass bi-partisan immigration reform, and support a budget that helps people struggling in this economy Most members of Congress will be home during the...
Vincentians dancing at Belo Horizonte, Brazil
This video certainly demonstrates the energy.
SVdP Capwiz Alert: House Seeks Food Stamp Deal
Help Prevent Drastic Cuts to SNAP The "scandal of hunger" which Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have addressed, the plight of our immigrant sisters and brothers seeking a decent way of life for their families, and the struggle that many poor, underemployed and...
Father Greg Gay, CM
The Vincentian Missionary Spirit – Go out to all the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation” (Mk. 15-15)
SVDP “most effective brand in Australia”
According to AD News St Vincent de Paul, Unilever top Global Effies Index. In doing so it finds itself in some very elite company. Unilever is the most effective marketer in Australia while St Vincent de Paul Society is the most effective brand, according to the 2013...
Sit at the feet of Jesus… Dream
In her weekly relfection Lynn suggests we reflect - Sit at the feet of Jesus – Our Benefactor – I have a Dream – I love you Lord My Dear Vincentian Family: My prayer for you today is one of thanksgiving. Lord for all the blessings bestowed upon our Vincentian Family...
Resources for July 31 Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of July 31, the anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's in Emmitsburg, MD, Famvin's VinFormation-- or "Learning to Serve"-- section is highlighting its collection of online resources on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Don’t pack for canonizations yet
Kathy Schiffer writes... "When will Pope Francis canonize his two predecessors, Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope John XXIII? Early speculation regarding the date for Blessed Pope John Paul II was October 20—the nearest Sunday to JPII’s October 22 feast day. ...
What the Pope actually said in flight
July 29, 2013. (Romereports.com) While on his way to Brazil, Pope Francis promised journalists, a press conference on his way back to Rome. Despite being tired, he kept his promise. For an hour and 22 minutes, he held a press conference, where nothing was off...