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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Let God Weigh In
S. Janet Gildea writes in the lead of the E-Voc newsletter of the Sisters of Charity of CIncinnati... “I wish God would just TELL ME what God wants of my life! I’m driving myself crazy trying to figure it out! How do I know if I’m really listening to God or if I’m...
Pope preaching in metaphors
Metaphors did not come to Pope Francis with the papacy. As archbishop of Buenos Aires, he used similar figures of speech to get simple, yet powerful, ideas across to his listeners writes Carol Glatz in The CatholicSpirit. The following are some metaphors that appear...
ZAFEN celebrates 3 years, $1.6 million!
From the Zafen Facebook page..."Zafèn is celebrating three years of entrepreneurial success and Global Crowdfunding Day. Since launching, Zafèn has surpassed expectations by raising $1.6 million for 300 entrepreneurs in 33 cities around the country and donating to...
Video interview with Pope Francis
EWTN's exclusive 15-minute interview with Cardinal-Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, now Pope Francis. Conducted just six months ago, the future pope discusses His Holiness Benedict XVI's call for a Year of Faith, Latin America as a spiritual resource...
Video interview with Pope Francis
From doubt to Faith
Modern man has learned to doubt. It is the characteristic of our times to question everything in order to advance in scientific knowledge. In this climate, faith is left discredited. Man goes through life full of uncertainties and doubts. Hence, we can connect...
Daughters serve the Pope… and the poor
Fr. Rolando S.DelaGoza, CM writes of his recollections of Domus Santa Marta ... I think that all our readers know that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, lives in “Domus Sanctae Marthae” (Santa Marta) which is the Vatican Hotel run by the Daughters of Charity. As...
Srs. of Charity Nazareth – Justice Concerns
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth share their Weekly Justice Highlights Good News: The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by 154 nations at the United Nations on April 2. This treaty will help monitor and control the flow of arms and ammunition across borders. Send...
New Vincentian Family Facebook page
The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati recently announced the launch of their Facebook page. "Please be sure to visit us as http://www.facebook.com/sistersofcharityofcincinnati. The page is full of information about our Sisters, Associate, Community - and of the Church!...
Sr. Carol Keehan – HHS Conflict Resolution
"Catholic health care is being challenged by “divisions in the church” but what is needed is a more “humble and discerning approach,” said Sister Carol Keehan, leader of the Catholic Health Association, in an interview prior to her speaking engagement on the campus of...
