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Vincentian Family tragedy – Seton Hill
by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Seton Hill University community in Greensburg, Pa., was in mourning Saturday after a bus carrying the women’s lacrosse team crashed, killing a pregnant coach and the bus driver. The Seton Hill University community is deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident that...
Pope … just like any pastor…
by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2013 | Formation
Mar 17, 2013 Today Pope Francis celebrated mass at St. Anne parish in Vatican City. After mass, he greeted every parishioner as they exited the church. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P7zdzyY7GU
How Jorge chose Francisco
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2013 | Featured Videos
Holy (google) Hangout! (with the DC’s)
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Social, Social Media, Vincentian Family
We will be hosting a Google Hangout On Air on Tuesday of Holy Week! Tuesday, March 26th 9pm EST/8pm Central. Go to our Facebook page and post any questions or topics you’d like us to discuss.
Vatican Insider – April biography of Francis
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2013 | Pope
Drawing from the words, ideas, and the personal recollection of Pope Francis – including inside material made available right up to the final hours before his election – the most highly regarded Vatican observer, Andrea Tornielli, reveals who the new Pope will be for...
“Francis isn’t a name… it’s a plan”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A well known and controversial theologian writes... "Why did Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio choose the name Francis? I think it's because he realized the Church is in ruins because of demoralization due to the various scandals that have affected the most precious...
How Jorge chose Francis
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2013 | Pope
Reuters reports in an article "Pope Francis wants Church to be poor, and for the poor"... "(The Pope) recalled how on Wednesday night, as he was receiving more and more votes in the conclave, the cardinal sitting next to him, Claudio Hummes of Brazil, comforted him...
Daughters of Charity Dying for Faith
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2013 | Daughters of Charity
A video tells about the Daughters of the Charity martyred in Spain in 1936. The video is the responsibility of Sister Angeles Infante, member of the preparatory commission. http://youtu.be/itUUR4xnAEw
We all need forgiveness
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 15, 2013 | Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C -- 2103 The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand (Mk. 1:15)It is early morning and already those reputed to be important try to ruin the Teacher’s day. They have in mind killing two birds with one stone: an adulteress, that...
Louise – Saint for everyone
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2013 | Daughters of Charity
Louise, a woman with a rich personality and profound spirituality, can inspire the lives of women, mothers, widows, religious, social worker... the list goes on. The Daughters of Charity present a YouTube video "Louise - Saint for everyone"...