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God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love (2 Tim. 1:7)
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 30, 2012 | Reflections
The end is put before our consideration at the beginning of the new liturgical year. Read more To read: Indignation and hope
Advent letter of the Superior General
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"The season of Advent offers us an opportunity to ponder the beauty, mystery, and awesome responsibility of our vocation as Christian disciples who follow the Vincentian charism. Our Advent journey has four distinct movements that mirror this liturgical season as well...
“The Poor in the heart of St. Vincent”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Celestino Fernandez writes... "I simply ask the listener or the reader to imagine for a moment Vincent de Paul, an elderly man, speaking to us about the memories of his heart and doing so as a type of indelible witness. Once again then he opens his heart to us like a...
New phone app for Miraculous Medal
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2012 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
Mary's Miraculous Medal Family If you would like to receive a Text prayer with us every Monday morning @ 9am EST reminding you we are praying for you in our Novena. Text the word NOVENA to 51555. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you ♥...
Impact of price increases need for SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Increases in utility rates in Australia will lead to SVDP New South Wales giving out more than a million dollar insenergy assistance. Yesterday the Herald Sun (Melbourne) reported that water rates have increased by 17 per cent - even though cautious homeowners are...
Justice concerns – Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Weekly Justice Highlights from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Challenging Unjust Systems: Urge WalMart to join an independent fire safety inspection program to prevent tragedies such as the November 24 massive fire in a Bangladeshtextile factory that killed 112...
“Memory and Reform – Re-Visiting the Council, Re-Visiting Our Charism”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ invite all inspired by the charism to look again at Vatican Council II’s continuing call to us. They are hosting a "Charity Federation Grassroots " meeting Saturday March 23, 2013 dedicated to the theme...
Vincentian Family Leadership East Meeting
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Continuing a tradition begun in 1996 Vincentian Family Leaders in the Eastern Region of the United States once again gathered to share information on regional activities, as well as to promote more local networking and collaboration for common projects. This time it...
Catherine Labouré and the Door of Faith
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity international site has a feature on Catherine Laboure's life of faith (original link no longer active)as seen through the lens of Vatican document Door of Faith. Porta fidei 1. beginning 1. The “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for...
Vinnies – single mothers need justice, not handouts
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2012 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
VINNIES (SVDP Australia) has slammed the Government and the Opposition for driving single mothers deeper into poverty. Centrelink officers have taken to telling single mothers they should seek help from charities once welfare payments stop in January, The...