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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Father Greg Gay, CM
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
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”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
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
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
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
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
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
by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2013 | Church
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
by John Freund, CM | Jul 29, 2013 | Church
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...
Internal stain-remover and more
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 29, 2013 | Reflections
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), August 4, 2013 – Eccl 1, 2; 2, 21-23; Col 3, 1-5. 9-11; Lk 12, 13-21 The wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God (1 Cor 3, 19) There are not a few of us who like to make godfathers and godmothers of renowned...
Pope trace heart on helicopter window
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
As he boarded a helicopter to meet with World Youth Day volunteers in Rio, Pope Francis made the sign of the Cross, before taking off. Then a few moments later, as crowds bid him farewell, the Pope used his fingers to outline a heart, by the helicopter's...
Next WYD stop Poland!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Pope Francis invoked the intercession of the Virgin Mary in preparation for Krakòw, asking “for the light of the Holy Spirit upon the journey that will lead us to this next stage in our joyful celebration of faith and the love of Christ.” The decision to hold World...
WYD – world’s largest flash mob
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Millions of pilgrims took part in the world's largest flash mob, by performing a simple dance for the Pope. In fact, the title of the song they danced to is called 'Francis.' Before celebrating Sunday's closing Mass in Rio's Copacabana beach, millions of youths took a...