by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2016 | Eastern Province, Uncategorized
FamVin draws attention to a recycling project involving two Vincentians connected to St. Vincent’s Parish. Timothy Lyons, C.M., and Laura Ford, are involved in a process of restoring lives through recycling electronics. PAR-Recycle Works, a nonprofit...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2016 | Eastern Province
At the recent General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission in Chicago, Aidan Rooney, C.M., gave this report on the new .famvin. In it, he requests the help of the confreres. Translations of his report can be accessed at this DropBox link. The presentation...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2016 | Eastern Province
In a brief visually attractive manner Fr. Mile Heinen offers a series of graphical insights by continent showing the impact of the Vincentian Solidarity Office. Dear Friends, Let us follow Christ in keeping the poor in our hearts! 2015 was a busy year for the VSO! We...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2016 | Eastern Province
Sharing his impressions, Astor Rodriquez provides a WYD wrap up for our Province and its pilgrims. VYM/WYD Pilgrimage of Mercy On July 21, 37 young adults and three priests embarked on this year’s Vincentian Youth Gathering and World Youth Day convocation, 32 from the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2016 | Eastern Province
The following collection of pictures has been taken from the Facebook pages of Astor Rodriguez and Joe Fitzgerald. Astor led the contingent from St. John’s and Joe Fitzgerald the contingent from Soloy in Panama. Of course, the Panama contingent was thrilled at...
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by John Freund, CM | Jul 31, 2016 | Eastern Province
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Sunday announced that Panama is to host the 2019 edition of World Youth Day. He made the announcement at the conclusion of the closing Mass for WYD Krakow 2016, just ahead of theAngelus prayer. The full text of the Holy Father’s...
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!