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VinPaz – What is it ?
by Beth | Oct 29, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Vin Paz is not the Captial of Bolivia but a new activity of the Society of St. VIncent de Paul. No, this is not the Capital of Bolivia. That is La Paz. But you don't go that far…. This expression is a little bit exotic, artificial. It's true. But it is the name of a...
Establishment of the Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO)
by Beth | Oct 26, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Maloney announces the establishment of the Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO).Rome, October 20, 2002 To the members of the Congregation of the Mission My very dear Confreres, May the grace and peace of God Our Father and the Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! For...
Establishment of the Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO)
by Beth | Oct 26, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Maloney announces the establishment of the Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO).Rome, October 20, 2002 To the members of the Congregation of the Mission My very dear Confreres, May the grace and peace of God Our Father and the Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! For...
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