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VIncentian Family Globalization Projects – ASIA
by Beth | May 30, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
First reports from ASIA of projects of the Vincentian Family Globalization of Charity commitment “The Globalization of CharityThe Fight against Hunger†CONTINENT: ASIA PROJECTS: 2(2 Philippines) Country: Philippines<span </span Ref. AS.01 Philippines 01...
God’s “Ingenious Love” at work on the Internet”
by Beth | May 30, 2002 | Social
"Yes", says Passionist Victor Hoagland Ingenious Love St. Paul of the Cross, the founder of my religious community, the Passionists, used to say: "Love is ingenious." To an American like me, that saying seems to be an invitation to use my talents and imagination as...
God’s “Ingenious Love” at work on the Internet”
by Beth | May 30, 2002 | Social
"Yes", says Passionist Victor Hoagland Ingenious Love St. Paul of the Cross, the founder of my religious community, the Passionists, used to say: "Love is ingenious." To an American like me, that saying seems to be an invitation to use my talents and imagination as...
Elizabeth Seton Books
by Beth | May 29, 2002 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Studies Institute features a collection of books related to Elizabeth SetonThese books can be purchased on line by visiting http://condor.depaul.edu/~vstudies/Html/vsi/books_seton.htm
Runners Have Sole
by Beth | May 29, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Arizona Road Racers recycling running shoes for St. Vincent de PaulRunners Have Sole! The Arizona Road Racers, in conjunction with the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, are proud to announce the "Runners Have Sole" program. Do you have old running shoes? Sure you do....
Seton Health Care Net
by Beth | May 28, 2002 | Vincentian Family
SETON Healthcare Network was founded by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic organization that dates back to 17th century France.SETON originated in Austin in 1902, after a group of citizens asked the Daughters to build a hospital to care for...
7 Themes of Catholic Social Teaching – McGeady, DC
by Beth | May 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
"We come together ... to attempt to internalize them"From the days of the early Church, each Christian's responsibility to care for the helpless, especially the orphan and widow, have been foremost in living as followers of Jesus. Over and over when He was on earth He...
Australian Vinnies ask ‘Why are the Poor Treated Like Criminals’
by Beth | May 28, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
"The poor are still being demonized and shamed", said St Vincent de Paul Society Acting President, John Meahan today, responding to the latest set of breaching regulations. "Breaching has little to do with compassion but a lot to do with short-term savings for the...
Australian Vinnies ask ‘Why are the Poor Treated Like Criminals’
by Beth | May 28, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
"The poor are still being demonized and shamed", said St Vincent de Paul Society Acting President, John Meahan today, responding to the latest set of breaching regulations. "Breaching has little to do with compassion but a lot to do with short-term savings for the...
Vincent and Yoga
by Beth | May 27, 2002 | Formation
VIncent as seen through the lens of yoga web site."Vincent, with the help of his spiritual mentor, his dear "Guru," overcame his obstacles to the life of Christ." http://www.yogaworld.org/master/Vincent.htm