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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Win-win for homeless teens
Areopostal is offering what amount to a win-win benfiting homeless teens. Last year they collected over 200,000 pairs and donors got a 25% discount on purchase of a new pair. "Welcome to the third annual Teens for Jeans drive, the campaign that empowers YOU to collect...
Invitation to attend 350th celebration in Paris
The Commission charged with the liturgical celebration in Paris (March 14, 2010) has the pleasure of inviting all the members of the Vincentian Family throughout the world and all the friends of Saint Vincent and Laint Louise to participate in the celebration of...
Member of Vincentian Congregation (VC) visits the CM’s in Australia
Fr Biju Puthenpura VC, a member of the Vincentian Congregation, a Clerical Society of Pontifical Rite belonging to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, visited the CM's in Ashfield, Australia. Fr. Varkey Kattarath founded this community in 1904 at Thottakom in the...
Vincentian reflects on the feast of the Holy Family
Julio Suescun, CM, director of the Spanish famvin site, offers reflections on the feast of the Holy Family. LECTIO DIVINA --- THE HOLY FAMILY Jesus was educated, grew up and matured in the shelter of a human family, but this did not limit his affective bonds. Indeed,...
St. John’s University students manage microfinance loans
GLOBE, a student-managed academic program at St. John’s University, provides loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world. Through GLOBE, students are educated about the world of microfinance while helping the poorest of the poor help themselves and their families...
Celebrities giving voice to the homeless
Prince William along with French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy have drawn attention to the homeless. The prince took a sleeping bag out into the streets of London and slept near some garbage cans last week in below freezing weather. Afterward he made breakfast and...
Benedict’s Christmas wish – Solidarity
During this time of a global economic crisis, Benedict XVI is calling for more solidarity. "In our times, characterized by a considerable economic crisis, may Christmas be a time for a greater solidarity among families and communities.
What to give the homeless at Christmas
Some practical suggestion on how and what to give the homeless. E.g 1) Give warmth, 2) Give protection, 3), 4) Give joy and 5) Give understanding. Visit this San Francisco Chronicle article by an internist physician for some very practical insights and details.
Benedict’s Christmas Vigil Homily
"The story of the shepherds is included in the Gospel for a reason. They show us the right way to respond to the message that we too have received. What is it that these first witnesses of God’s incarnation have to tell us?" Full text Coverage of the Christmas Eve...
A Vincentian reflection on Christmas
Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC, Spiritual Moderator of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul USA offers reflection thought starters for Christmas. CHRISTMAS December 25 Gospel: (Luke 2:1-14) Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David...
