by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Father Gregory Gay, CM made the following presentation on the at the World Youth Day – International meeting of Vincentian Youth in Brazil 2013. The Vincentian Missionary Spirit – Go out to all the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation”...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
As he boarded a helicopter to meet with World Youth Day volunteers in Rio, Pope Francis made the sign of the Cross, before taking off. Then a few moments later, as crowds bid him farewell, the Pope used his fingers to outline a heart, by the helicopter’s...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Pope Francis invoked the intercession of the Virgin Mary in preparation for Krakòw, asking “for the light of the Holy Spirit upon the journey that will lead us to this next stage in our joyful celebration of faith and the love of Christ.” The decision to hold World...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Millions of pilgrims took part in the world’s largest flash mob, by performing a simple dance for the Pope. In fact, the title of the song they danced to is called ‘Francis.’ Before celebrating Sunday’s closing Mass in Rio’s Copacabana...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2013 | Vincentian Family
(Vatican Radio) The vital role of grandparents in passing on the faith through their families: echoing a theme that he spoke of during the flight over to Brazil, Pope Francis on Friday stressed the essential dialogue between the youngest and oldest members of society…...