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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Creating a ”Department of Peace” in the USA
"It's time to get serious about peace. We have a Department of Defense (formerly Department of War). Why do we not have a Department of Peace?" (Item circulating among peace activists) This independent citizen's initiative to create a United States Cabinet-level...
Report on the Paris Meeting of Vincentian Advisors
Sr. Claire Debs, DC (Emmitsburg Province) shares her impressions of the international meeting of advisors for the Vincentian family. "As I returned home, I had this profound sense of being part of something so much bigger than myself. God is at work in our world today...
Mary’s Gift of the Green Scapular
The Daughters of Charity (Emmitsburg) site has a new feature on "Mary's Gift to Us ~ The Green Scapular " In 1830, our Blessed Mother appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu, a Daughter of Charity, during her time of prayer. Mary held in her right hand her heart...
Another Resource of Vincentian Family Images.
Add the site of the Vincentian Family in Brazil to your list of resources for images of interest to the Vincentian Family.http://www.fv.org.br/imagens.asp?ID=100
Fr. RIchard McCullen Reflects on the Founding of the Daughters of Charity
The site of the Daughters of Charity in Emmitsburg has drawn attention to a 1985 talk by Fr. Richard McCullen, C.M. reflecting on the foundation of the Daughters of Charity.Let us "walk along that street in Paris, where on this day St. Louise gathered the first...
Vincentian Heritage on Thanksgiving (USA Holiday)
Here are some selections on gratitude from our Vincentian heritage.... Abelly, one of Vincent's early biographers wrote, "He used to say that nothing was so efficacious in winning the heart of God as a spirit of gratitude for his gifts and blessings. In this spirit he...
SSVDP Creating a ”Mobile” Conference
The SSVDP in Brazil is taking its meetings to where the poor are. They will build a new "conference" around their newly purchased "Ozanammobile." The Ozanamobile will be a vehicle for meeting people who don't have a domicile. The objectives are:Â - To promote the...
Sr. Gwen Tamlyn’s Reflection for SSVDP Meetings
With apologies to Sr. Gwen Tamlyn DC I have finally posted her very practical reflections for use at SSVDP Meetings.Part of the delay was not having access to the proper software to convert her printed material to text. The current material is a short-cut which leaves...
Retired Sisters ”Adopt” Legislators in Prayer
In the category of "creative unto infinity ideas - Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS has found a way to combine advocacy, prayer and retired sisters. In essence she has gotten together a group of retired sisters who each adopt a legislator. The legislator is informed that...
Nov. 29, 1633 – Establishment of Daughters of Charity
For a brief and authoritative review of the Origins of the Daughters of Charity visit their English language international site at http://filles-de-la-charite.org/history/origin-of-the-company
