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The language of Francis … and Vincent
According to someone who knows him well, the Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, Francis' actions reveal five characteristics of Francis - simplicity, approachability, continuity and fidelity to the Magisterium, tenderness and service. Those who know him closely say...
When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself (Jn 12:32)
Third Sunday of Easter (C), April 14, 2013 - Acts 5:27b-32, 40b-41; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 Many qualify as promising Pope Francis’ elevation. I myself have the fond hope that his gestures of simplicity, humility, poverty and love for the poor will stop dead in their...
The “Francis effect”
Deacon Greg Kendra writes in a guest post.... "It’s a phenomenon I know a lot of clergy have reported at their parishes: a dramatic uptick in Mass attendance over the last few weeks, and not just because of Easter. Is it the “Francis Effect”? Have you noticed this...
When clotheslines speak! – LCUSA and STJ
The Ladies of Charity of St. John's University let clotheslines tell the story of sexual violence.The “Clothesline Project” at St. John’s University is just one recent example of how the Ladies of Charity can respond to the issue of violence against women. Since 2010...
Ladies of Charity chart their future
The Ladies of Charity USA website notes that the Board of the Ladies of Charity is meeting in Evansville. Click to enlarge.
Finding the Picassos in SVdP’s Kids
Bruce Marion is a local artists who is coming to St. Vincent de Paul on Saturday, April 13th. He’ll be working with a group of kids to develop two abstract paintings. The paintings will be auctioned off at this year’s Golf-Fore-Charity event that is happening on...
At dawn
Recorded in the epilogue of John’s gospel is an account of the risen Jesus’ meeting with his disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is written at the same time that Christians are living difficult moments of trial and persecution: some are renouncing their...
FaceBook Confession Groups – Serving a need?
Found on the blog of website specializing in exploring new media innovations for building community and marketing... "In an unusual twist on the crowdsourcing concept, new "confession" groups have been popping up on Facebook. Any secrets disclosed to the confession...
The Pope’s new home with the Daughters
In this guest post Sr. Denise LaRock, DC offers more insights into the role of the Daughters of Charity and the Pope's new home. Pope Francis has chosen to live with the Daughters of Charity at St. Martha House on the Vatican property. The virtues which the...
SVDP CEO – serving the poor (NCR interview)
In September 2013, Roger Playwin, CEO of the St. Louis-based National Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, will step down after 10 years in the position. Playwin spoke with NCR about his tenure and the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. NCR: Given the...