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Chinese VIncentian Pilgrmage to Rome – Canonization of Clet
Fr. Tom Sendlein's account of the pilgrimage of a group of Chinese to Rome to attend the canonization of Francis Regis Clet. The journey of Francis Regis Clet was long and exhausting ? six long months. In his day, there were no airplanes, just a boat. The way was...
''Evolution of Charity'' (in the Vincentian Tradition
Text of presentation by Patricia de Nava, former President of the AIC, at the Vincentian Month held in Paris, July 2002Â Â Â Â Â Down through the centuries, we Vincentians have been given the task to lead the project of our Founder in such a way that the gospel spirit of...
5 CM Provincial Leaders Speak on the Poor, the Laity and the Clergy
During the summer of 2002 the five US Provincial Leaders responded to the question "What are the cries and the hopes of the poor from your perspective?"Brief one paragraphs statements on the topics "The Poor", The Clergy" and "The Laity" published in the current issue...
Vincentian Family Martyrs in the 20th Century
Special issue of Vincentiana devoted to the Vincentian Family Martyrs of the 2oth century. A branch by branch summary of the 20th century martyrs of the Vincentian Family gives us the following statistics: The Congregation of the Mission possesses 81 martyred...
Robert Maloney on the Miraculous Medal
Fr. Robert Maloney has another article published in America Magazine (3/17/03) "The Miraculous Medal - Contemporary Catholics on Traditional Devotions""Today many are rereading the Miraculous Medal with a focus on Mary as Mother of the Poor. While the medal's message...
Prayers for Peace from the World's Religion
I have just received word of a site that provides the prayers for peace used by the world's religions. The same site has a petition asking world religious leaders who have spoken out so strongly against this war to gather in Baghdad as a way of averting war....
Miraculous Medal Site Chosen as "Site of the Month"
Congratulations to Brother Carmen and his work on the site of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal which Catholic Goldmine chose as its "Site of the Month"Text of letter to Carmen... Hello, I went to your site and was very impressed. It must have taken alot...
Being Evangelized by the Poor
Presentation by Eva Villar, International President of MISEVI The title of my presentation has two traditional words rooted in the charism of the Vincentian Family "the poor" and evangelization. Paradoxically, they are inseparable and distinct, yet a sign of a style...
Feast of St. Louise – March 15
March 15 is the feast of St. Louise Patron of Christian Social Work. Here are some resources for further information about her.Louise de Marillac - Her Life, Her Times, Her Words The single passion that animated both Louise and Vincent Google search for Louise de...
The Cost of War for the Poor – A Vincentian Concern
WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 8, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Concerns over civilian casualties in an Iraq war are fueling opposition to any such conflict. Estimates of deaths or the number of refugees caused by a war vary widely, but all agree that large numbers of innocent people...
