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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Not cursing the darkness
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (A), December 29, 2013 – Sir 3, 2-6. 12-14; Col 3, 12-21; Mt 2, 13-15. 19-23 The light shines in the darkness (Jn 1, 5) Providence never abandons believers during nights of doubts and dangers. For those with faith, the menacing...
VMY Bulletin Dec. 2013
The December issues of the Vincentian Marian Youth Bulletin is online. An excerpt... "During this Christmas season let us be mindful of the fact that each time that we share hugs and kiss and smiles, each time that we say Merry Christmas or other such phrases that...
A Bethlehem Spirituality and renewal
A Bethlehem spirituality offers a perspective on renewal both ecclesial and personal according to an article The Meaning of Bethlehem, translated from the Peruvian publication La Republica. The Catholic Church is experiencing a time of reform and renewal whose...
Charity Federation Lifelines Dec. 2013
The Sisters of Charity of Halifax provides a monthly roundup of activities of the Federation. The December issue of Charity Federation Lifelines is now online. Some of the contents... Collaborating-Collective Influence Daughters of Charity Western Province Sisters of...
LCUSA – 4th Sunday Advent Reflections
Sister Rachela Silvestri, DC offers the following reflecting for the LCUSA for the Fourth Sunday of Advent God has given us a sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel which means God is with us. Those that seek Him shall receive a...
Bechtle on”God’s Sticky Notes”
“Wow” opens a path beyond words, a doorway into awe-filled wonder. It evokes an “Oh, my” response to a seaside sunset, a sleeping baby, a perching butterfly. It echoes the “Aha” of a liberating insight. Noticing these “sticky notes” from God demands that I slow down,...
Christmas 2013 – CM Curia
Christmas video
Christmas Greetings to the Vincentian Family from the Superior General and the members of the Curia in Rome. http://youtu.be/txPDCPYVbOg
Fr. Pieber – International Miraculous Medal post
Fr. Carl Pieber, C.M. named Sub-Director General of the Association of the Miraculous Medal Rev. Carl L. Pieber, C.M., Executive Director of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) in Philadelphia, PA, USA has been appointed the Sub-Director General of...
Vincentian Business Ethics Conference
Academics from the United States, Europe and farther afield will analyse and discuss the challenges that now face society as a result of the global downturn, due in part to the breaches in public trust and ethical behaviour in business, politics and other social...
