by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Sister Rachela Silvestri, DCÂ offers the following reflecting for the LCUSA for the Fourth Sunday of Advent God has given us a sign: the virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel which means God is with us. Those that seek Him shall receive a...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
A sampler… That terrifying first Christmas “The news of Jesus’ arrival confused Mary; caused Joseph to consider divorce; and, in King Herod, commenced a genocidal fury. Once Jesus is born, Mary and Joseph have to flee Bethlehem to evade Herod’s assassins....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Sr. Carol Schumer, D.C. has prepared an Advent prayer service for the Ladies of Charity. She concludes withe follow suggestions for personal reflection… How does the Son of God becoming flesh grace my life? How can Mary be my model of receiving and bearing Jesus...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
This is the question raised by Regina Bechtle, SC, in the Ladies of Charity (LCUSA) reflection on the Second Sunday of Advent.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Draw deeper into the season of Advent with Mother Seton! “15 Days of Prayer with Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton”, written by Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C. contains a brief biography of Mother Seton, a guide to creating a format for prayer and retreat and 15...