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Ann Sturm Elected New President of AIC
by Beth | Oct 26, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Congratulations to Ann Sturm of Germany who was unanimously elected President of the AIC.She has been elected for a 4 year term and succeeds Patricia de Nava. . More details will be availabe in the next few days.
English Speaking Visitatrixes Meeting
by Beth | Oct 24, 2002 | Vincentian Family
English Speaking Visitatrixes Meeting Start: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 End: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 Notice posted on Daughters of Charity site.
AIC Assembly – Wednesday Report
by Beth | Oct 24, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Rosa Maria Cassas continues her report from Nice, France.2. Transformation of the community Yesterday we worked on a first aspect of transformation before poverty, thus, our personal transformation. If we succeed in questioning ourselves, if we have the courage to...
”Mary and the Poor” – Patrick T. McCormick
by Beth | Oct 23, 2002 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Mary And "The Poor" Today we hear a great deal of conversation about "the poor". The popular press writes about the plight of "the poor" while our pastors remind us of our obligations to care for "the poor" and the Church speaks about God’s special love of "the poor"....
”Mary and the Poor” – Patrick T. McCormick
by Beth | Oct 23, 2002 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Mary And "The Poor" Today we hear a great deal of conversation about "the poor". The popular press writes about the plight of "the poor" while our pastors remind us of our obligations to care for "the poor" and the Church speaks about God’s special love of "the poor"....
Fr. Maloney – ”The Listening Disciple”
by Beth | Oct 22, 2002 | Uncategorized
"...today let me speak of only one thing, the "necessary" thing, according to Luke’s gospel, the secret of her holiness: she listens to the word of God. Mary hears what God is saying and acts on it."THE LISTENING DISCIPLE Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen...
Links Related to the Miraculous Medal
by Beth | Oct 22, 2002 | Vincentian Family
http://www.amm.org/rellink.htm
Marillac House reponds to needs of disabled
by Beth | Oct 22, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Our Mission Marillac House Limited is committed to responding to the needs of people who have a disability and their families. We believe that every person has a right to develop physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually to his or her full...
AIC International Assembly – Tuesday Report
by Beth | Oct 22, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Second in a series of daily reports of the AIC Assembly as prepared by Rosa Maria Cassas.TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd TRANSFORMATION BEFORE POVERTY 1. Personal transformation After the Queretaro assembly, several volunteers and grass root groups pointed out their...
Fr. Maloney – ”The Listening Disciple”
by Beth | Oct 22, 2002 | Uncategorized
"...today let me speak of only one thing, the "necessary" thing, according to Luke’s gospel, the secret of her holiness: she listens to the word of God. Mary hears what God is saying and acts on it."THE LISTENING DISCIPLE Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen...