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Resources for July 31 Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of July 31, the anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's in Emmitsburg, MD, Famvin's VinFormation-- or "Learning to Serve"-- section is highlighting its collection of online resources on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Don’t pack for canonizations yet
Kathy Schiffer writes... "When will Pope Francis canonize his two predecessors, Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope John XXIII? Early speculation regarding the date for Blessed Pope John Paul II was October 20—the nearest Sunday to JPII’s October 22 feast day. ...
What the Pope actually said in flight
July 29, 2013. (Romereports.com) While on his way to Brazil, Pope Francis promised journalists, a press conference on his way back to Rome. Despite being tired, he kept his promise. For an hour and 22 minutes, he held a press conference, where nothing was off...
Internal stain-remover and more
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), August 4, 2013 – Eccl 1, 2; 2, 21-23; Col 3, 1-5. 9-11; Lk 12, 13-21 The wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God (1 Cor 3, 19) There are not a few of us who like to make godfathers and godmothers of renowned...
Pope trace heart on helicopter window
As he boarded a helicopter to meet with World Youth Day volunteers in Rio, Pope Francis made the sign of the Cross, before taking off. Then a few moments later, as crowds bid him farewell, the Pope used his fingers to outline a heart, by the helicopter's...
Next WYD stop Poland!
Pope Francis invoked the intercession of the Virgin Mary in preparation for Krakòw, asking “for the light of the Holy Spirit upon the journey that will lead us to this next stage in our joyful celebration of faith and the love of Christ.” The decision to hold World...
WYD – world’s largest flash mob
Millions of pilgrims took part in the world's largest flash mob, by performing a simple dance for the Pope. In fact, the title of the song they danced to is called 'Francis.' Before celebrating Sunday's closing Mass in Rio's Copacabana beach, millions of youths took a...
Pope – a church capable of enflaming others?
“Are we still a Church capable of enflaming hearts?” Pope Francis
Praying the news
Praying the news to avert despair Heidi Schlumpf writes in the NCR... "My students often tell me they avoid the news because it's too depressing. Death, destruction, discord -- who needs all that negativity?" But checking out -- in essence, putting your fingers in...
Haiti – Pathway to a better life
As part of an ongoing series of updates about systemic change projects in the VIncentian Family, former Superior General Robert Maloney describes a Hatian Initiative “Pathway to a Better Life” CHEMEN LAVI MIYÒ (CLM) is a very successful, exciting program that works...
