Ghebre Michael

August 30 – Blessed Ghebre Michael, priest and martyr, Ethiopian Orthodox Monk, who became a friend and disciple of Saint Justin De Jacobis, the first Vicar Apostolic of Abyssinia. Ghebre Michael converted to Catholicism. He was ordained a priest and entered the...

Turn the Medal Over – Reflection: August 2017 

Reflection: August 2017 Turn the Medal Over Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM, Vice-Province of Costa Rica, continues his monthly reflections.   [1] A time to understand As we enter into the eighth month of this Jubilee Year during which time we celebrate the four...

Young people, Vincent and his 5 virtues

A church characterized by the five virtues of Vincent de Paul might appeal to millennials and “nones”. “Millennials, Vincent and his 5 virtues” is a cross post of a reflection I originally wrote for FamVin which reflects studies of American...

Perspectives on Chatillon

Marlio Nasayó Liévano, CM provides us with perspectives on The Events that Occurred in Châtillon-les-Dombes The Charities: the imperceptible movement of the Lord on the dusty road of the poor (1 Kings 19:3-15)   Origins   In the house of Cornelius, Peter stated:...