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Life of Francis Regis Clet, CM
by Beth | Jan 12, 2003 | Vincentian Family
The website of the Vincentian Marian Youth has posted an English language life of Francis Regis Clet. http://www.secretariadojmv.org/inter/santos/english/francisco_regis_clet_.htm
Robert Maloney – Models of Being Holy
by Beth | Jan 11, 2003 | Formation
Fr. Robert Maloney's article "Models of "Being Holy" - A View toward the Past, the Present, and the Future " is now available online."From the lives of the saints, our tradition has distilled certain models. Models are concrete images. They are not metaphors like...
More details on Correspondance Course on Life of Vincent and Louis
by Beth | Jan 11, 2003 | Formation
For further details about a French language correspondance course mentioned here some time ago please visit the French site of the Congregation of the Mission at http://www.famvin.org/cm/fr/FAMVINModeles/formation/Sequences%20Vincent.html
St. Vincent and the Mysteries of the Rosary
by Beth | Jan 10, 2003 | Uncategorized
On the occasion of the Pope adding new mysteries for use in praying the rosary Bernard Koch, CM, has published an article devoted to a study of St. VIncen't references to the Mysteries of the Rosary. For a readable computer-generated translation into English visit...
CM UN Representive Invites People to Express Express Opinions on Iraq Situation
by Beth | Jan 9, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Fr. Joe Foley, CM, the Congregation of the Mission representative to the UN (CM-NGO), has added an Iraq page to his web site. The page invites people to respond to President Bush's invitation to speak out by calling a White House number.The CM-NGO gives a telephone...
January is Poverty Awareness Month in USA
by Beth | Jan 8, 2003 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is launching a new national awareness campaign that emphasizes the growing number of poor Americans. Timed to coincide with the start of Poverty in America Awareness Month, the new CCHD-sponsored campaign uses...
Islamic Association (Maritime Provinces) and the Sisters of Charity Collaborate
by Beth | Jan 8, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Both the Sisters of Charity and the Islamic Association of the Maritime Provinces participate in a larger coalition of peace activists in the metro area. One of their activities was an interdisciplinary dialogue on Peace.Peacemaking: Examining Justice Issues What does...
Newly discovered portrait of St. Vincent
by Beth | Jan 7, 2003 | Vincentian Family
Claude Lautissier, CM of Paris reports a newly discovered portrait of Vincent dating from the 17th century.This previously unknow portrait dates from the 18th century. For a photo of the painting as well as it background visit the French site of the Congregation of...
No shortage of VIncentian Family Vocations in Vietnam
by Beth | Jan 6, 2003 | Vincentian Family
During the past year in Vietnam, 14 confreres were ordained to the diaconate and one was ordained to the priesthood. This is an extraordinary happening for this region, which depends on the Province of Paris. We do not know, however, when the new deacons will be...
Are there alternatives to war against Iraq?
by Beth | Jan 6, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Hungry people hope so. From the Bread for the World website... The United States seems headed toward war against Iraq. But military action against Iraq could bring dire consequences for hungry and poor people—not only in Iraq, but around the world. As peacemakers and...