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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
He richly poured out on us the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ (Tit 3, 6)
by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 13, 2013 | Reflections
Pentecost Sunday (C), May 19, 2013 – Acts 2, 1-11; 1 Cor 12, 3b-7. 12-13; Jn 20, 19-23 Just as locked doors are not impenetrable to Jesus, so also the infidelity, weakness and fear of his confidants, partakers of his table, fellow travelers from Galilee to Jerusalem,...
Daughters of Charity at Risk
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In this article, titled “Daughters of Charity at Risk !”, Tim Williams CM reflects on the vocation of the Daughters of Charity and the expressed desire of Pope Francis that the Church should go to the poor and marginalized. It is written against a background of St...
Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo – LCUSA Keynote Speaker
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo, Assembly Keynote Speaker “Do we choose to be born or are we fitted to the times we are born into?” - Abraham Lincoln Mary Beth O’Brien, Past President, LCUSA writes in the current issue of the Servicette, newsletter of the Ladies of Charity USA......
Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Fr. Corpus Delgado, CM writes in his article "Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism" I felt it would be good to center our work on two essential elements that make up the two parts of this presentation. 1. What are the inspirational sources of Marian...
The surprising history of Mother’s Day!
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Mother's Day began as a protest against violence. View this brief video reflection on Mothers Day presented by Worship House Media Mothers Day Central offers the following background.. History of American Celebration When the first English settlers came to America,...
Virtual Mother’s Day Retreat
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Virtual Mother’s Day Retreat - Busted Halo offers "A retreat for young adults and their mothers to celebrate the relationship that continues to nurture us." Mother’s Day — a day dedicated to honoring our mothers. As we become “adults” our relationships with our...
Vincentians hand over 50 houses to typhoon victims
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Vincentians turn over 50 houses to Typhoon Sendong victims The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) turned over some housing units to survivors of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City Philippines onMay 4. Recognizing the plight of the survivors of urban poor...
Vincentian Family Calendar
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2013 | Vincentian Family
FamVin news has just updated the Vincentian Family calendar. It currently contains the major Vincentian Family Feast Days as well as the daily liturgical calendar courtesy of universalis.com. But perhaps of most interest is the fact that you can add your significant...
Ladies of Charity USA – Medicaid Expansion
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
The Ladies of Charity have partnered with NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and various coalitions throughout the country to persuade governors to accept federal funding that will ensure Medicaid eligibility for the working Poor of our nation.
NUNTIA – Newsletter of the Congregation of the Mission
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The April 2013 issue of NUNTIA, the International Newsletter of the Congregation of the Mission, is now available on line in a variety of languages and formats. The current issue features a report from Fr. Alvarez on the the major celebrations in Paris in conjunction...