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NJ Sister of Charity miracle confirmed
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis issued a decree to certify a miracle attributed to the intercession of American nun Miriam Teresa Demjanovich. Her cause for beatification will be forwarded to Pope Francis for a final decision. Background from an earlier famvin story.... “Miriam Teresa...
What Does Francis Want?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 16, 2013 | Evangelization
It probably comes as no surprise that in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has hit on some fundamental "Vincentian" themes. This brief reflection is aimed at Vincentian small Christian community leaders, catechists, and preachers. My perspective is drawn...
Pope speaks of “closed Christians”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2013 | Pope
Pope: Rejecting the message because you reject the messenger doesn't make sense The Pope believes that some Christians reject the message simply because they reject the messenger. Reflecting on today's Gospel, the Pope said this explains why John the Baptist and Jesus...
NY Sisters of Charity “Vision” online
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Fall 2013  edition of VISION, a publication of the New York Sisters of Charity, is now available online. Vision-Fall-2013 Some highlights President's Message Golden Jubilarians —Two Hundred Years of Loving Service Celebrated The Sisters of Charity— Continuing the...
Short-term or long-term?
by Ross Dizon | Dec 16, 2013 | Reflections
Fourth Sunday of Advent (A), December 22, 2013 – Is 7, 10-14; Rom 1, 1-7; Mt 1, 18-24 A sign for you:  an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger (Lk 2, 12) God urges us to ask for a sign, even one that is extraordinary. But we do not like signs too...
Vincentian Family Collaboration Project on Facebook
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Yasmine Cajuste writes "Welcome to our official page for the Vincentian Family Collaboration Action Program (VFCAP). She invites you to visit... and like. You can also visit the VFCAP site for videos of their training program in Paris.
Latest issue of LCUSA Servicette online
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The latest issue of the Servicette is now available. Feature stories include coverage and photos of the 2013 Assembly in San Jose, California. Click here to view/download this issue.
Affluenenza – excuse or challenge?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Affluenza – legal defense or a diagnosis that challenges?
How faith communities combat poverty
by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Pan Patheos Newsletter   The New Patheos Public Square How Can Faith Communities Help Alleviate Poverty? In this week's Patheos Public Square, we're tackling the role of faith communities in addressing poverty. What approaches work best? What role should families,...
Pope’s 10 phrases for peace
by John Freund, CM | Dec 14, 2013 | Pope
Catholic News Service picks 10 quotable quotes from the Pope's Message fot Peace Day Pope Francis’ first message for the World Day of Peace is out and will soon be distributed to heads of state around the world. Here’s a list of some of the quotes that grabbed us most...