by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Many people would have difficulty putting those two concepts together – a catechism and a point of departure … especial with regard to business ethics.
After all “catechisms” have often been used as cudgle to convict one as unorthodox.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace
The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and subsequent rioting is creating national headlines. Of course the phenomenon of rioting is occurring all over the world. And it is not a new phenomenon. What might be a Vincentian view of rioting and protests?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Francis minces no words in Korea whether in prepared texts of off the cuff comments… To religious communities he said … “The hypocrisy of those consecrated men and women who profess vows of poverty, yet live like the rich, wounds the souls of the faithful...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
A mini -Camino pilgrimage of transformation for Grade 7-10 students aims to foster goal setting skills and Christian inspiration for students to lead a social justice project in their schools, or to do some kind of service for people in need, especially through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Debbie Chadwick tells the story of Merline in Madagascar and the efforts of the LCUSA/AIC Madagascar Twinning Committee to provide food and life-changing literacy skills.