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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Lenten Letter – reflection, connection, and action
The Superior General writes in his Lenten Letter, " In the midst of these challenges, the Church offers us a precious gift: the season of Lent. It is a sacred space, a time beckoning us to pause, draw back from life’s daily grind, and drink more deeply of Jesus’...
Vincent’s experience of the beatitudes
In this final excerpt from an article by Sister MarÃa Angeles Infante, DC, "St Vincent de Paul: A Man of the Gospel", she focuses on how Vincent experienced the beatitudes."Â As he explained the beatitudes as essential maxims of Jesus Christ, Vincent was in actuality...
What do you enjoy most about being a Sister of Charity?
S. Caroljean Willie, Ph.D. responds to this question which is part of their "Meet the Sisters" Â series on the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati website. mAMong her reflections... "God calls each of us in different ways, to different ministries, to different parts of...
Ash Wednesday and Lent in Two Minutes
A brief kinetic type video explaining the what and why of Ash Wednesday and Lent, from the history of wearing ashes dating back to the Old Testament, to the practices of Catholics and Christians during Lent. (from the editors at BustedHalo.com)
Power of Advocacy – Sisters of Charity Foundation successes
SC Ministry Foundation (Cincinnati) supports long-term programs at not-for-profit organizations that have a track record of success. In the last 18 months, Legal Aid has: Stopped Foreclosures: Legal Aid and Volunteer Lawyers for the Poor attorneys saved the homes of...
Vincent and the attitudes of Jesus
St. Vincent de Paul: A Man of the Gospel: Sister MarÃa Angeles Infante, DC. Sister continues her study by presenting how Vincent had the same attitudes as Christ [Philippians 2:5]. Vincent frequently meditated on and commented on Saint Paul’s recommendation (have...
The Second Vatican Council ….. an explanation
The website of the Australian Congregation of the Mission posts an article providing perspective for the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. (Current link) The Bulletin of the CM sponsored parish of St Anthony's at Marsfield (Sydney) features an article...
The parable of the Kosher Deli
Bishop Lori offered this statement on behalf of the Bishop's conference , Feb. 16, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s hearing "For my testimony today, I would like to tell a story. Let’s call it The Parable of the Kosher Deli. Once upon a...
Stolen generations – Remembering an apology
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia marks the fourth anniversary of the Australian Government’s Apology to the Stolen Generations. The Stolen Generations (also known as Stolen children) were the children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres...
Vincent’s decisions in the light of the Gospels
 In this second part Sister MarÃa Angeles Infante, DC.  continues her reflection St. Vincent de Paul: A Man of the Gospel with illustrations of how Vincent let the Gospel inform his decisions regarding the decision to dedicate his life to the poor, accept the parish...
