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Being Evangelized by the Poor
by Beth | Mar 10, 2003 | Formation
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
by Beth | Mar 10, 2003 | Vincentian Family
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
by Beth | Mar 9, 2003 | Justice and Peace
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...
Pontifical Council Backs U.S. Groups Opposed to Death Penalty
by Beth | Mar 9, 2003 | Justice and Peace
ROME, MARCH 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace gave his support to a U.S. delegation of movements that oppose the death penalty and work to reform the judicial system for minors. Archbishop Renato Martino shared with...
Lenten Reflections by Fr. Richard McCullen, CM, Former Superior General
by Beth | Mar 9, 2003 | Uncategorized
The Daughters of Charity of the Emmitsburg Province have posted some of the Lenten Thoughts of Fr. Richard McCullen, CM, former Superior General. "There is a Negro spiritual which some of the Christians in the southern part of the United States like to sing at...
More Prayer Resources in Time of Global Conflict
by Beth | Mar 8, 2003 | Justice and Peace
Jack Kane, C.M. has just alerted me to the fact that the very rich resource for prayer and reflection in time of world conflict posted on February 12 does not include a link to the US Bishop's resources for parishes. The link to the Bishop's resources for parishes is...
Daughters of Charity – Austria – Inaugurate Web Site
by Beth | Mar 8, 2003 | Vincentian Family
THe Daughters of Charity in Gra, Austria have just released their web site . THe site is in German but one can see pictures by clicking on the link "Prov. Graz"
Laity in the Church Today – Jean Landousies, CM
by Beth | Mar 7, 2003 | Uncategorized
Presentation by Jean Landousies, C.M. Province of Paris at the Vincentian Month 2002 for Advisors of the Vincentian Family held in Paris, " The title of this presentation covers a vast area: "Laity in the Church Today." And yet the diversity of your origins, your...
February Newsletter of the Vincentian Youth
by Beth | Mar 6, 2003 | Vincentian Family
You may download a copy of the February edition of the February Newsletter of the Incentian Marian Youth by visiting the downloads link in the left column of this page.
Asian Use of Internet in Evangelization
by Beth | Mar 6, 2003 | Missions inter gentes
KETAPANG, INDONESIA, March 3, 2003 (ucanews.com): A bishop in a remote jungle area of Indonesia has asked local Church personnel to make the fullest possible use of Internet facilities that the diocese helped to establish. Bishop Blasius Pujaraharja of Ketapang says...