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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
How many times have you failed?
Gain perspective by viewing this inspiring video on persevering no matter how many times you have failed in life. You will be surprised by how many successful people started out as failures. http://asabbathblog.com
Living Mindfully in a social media world
"Noted social media guru Beth Kanter writes of Howard Rheingold's latest book Net Smart "If you are going to purchase one book about using social media, this is the one to read. It’s for people who want to go deeper and get practical know how, improved productivity,...
Daughter describes her experience in Nigeria
A Daughter of Charity writes of her experience as a Community Based Rehabilitation Worker in Nigeria. "I will never forget the look of surprise and utter disappointment on the face of my closest friend when I informed her of my intention to join the Daughters of...
SVDP USA President announces Vincentian Guide to Diversity
Sheila Gilbert, National President, writes, "Today I received a copy of the Society’s new “VincentianGuide to Diversity/Multicultural Issues.” The Guide will be officially released at the Mid-Year Meeting. Every day we work closely with peoples of other cultures,...
DePaul University sponsors virtual event for Haiti
dePaul University is sponsoring a Virtual Visit to Choix, Haiti's School of Choice. The primary purpose of 'A Virtual Visit to Choix' is to raise funds for our operating budget for 2012-2013 and to cement our long-term sustainability. Highlights of the Evening...
Let’s Face the Truth – reflection of a postulant
Amanda in Drink Deeply My Daughter posts the views of a postulant and some constructive thoughts about the average age of sisters today. "Let's just admit something straight up - Sisters are getting older. The average age of the majority of religious communities is...
Pentecost in two minutes – Busted Halo
Can't remember what or when Pentecost is? Well for starters, it's this Sunday, and if you want a little more info on this celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church, take a look at Busted Halo's two minute video. (From BustedHalo.com)...
Third Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Sniatyn – 2012
The international site of the Daughters of Charity reports that the third meeting of the Vincentian Family was held on April 28-29 in Sniatyn, Ukraine. The title of the meeting was, “With Renewed Charity, We Serve Those Who Are Poor.” Pilgrims came from practically...
Looking for Vincentian Formation Resources
Follow this link to a clear, concise and comprehensive listing of the resources available by topics and media types. You might be surprise at just how rich the offerings are.
Frederic Ozanam: Apostle of Charity and Reconciliation
Antoine Frederic Ozanam was a great apostle of charity and reconciliation, an important thinker, a man of action and a man of tremendous transcendence during the first half of the nineteenth century, a time when the social questions was being raised. Luis Fernando...
