John Freund, CM
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7 Advents of a Sister of Charity Vocation
7 Advents of a Sister of Charity Vocation Journey with S. Tracy Kemme, a novice with the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Read her story of being in love with a man and God.
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Presuppositions – what are our presuppotions?
Presuppositions – what are our presuppotions? There has already been much ink spilled about the World Synod of the Family … and more will be spilled in the run up to the 2015 installment. My concern is that so much of the writing is rooted in presuppositions which are never dealt with consciously. Too often presuppositions are a form of “poisoning wells” or ideological “spin”.
Canadian SSVDP Christmas Concert does double duty
Canadian SSVDP Christmas Concert does double duty – First there was the joy of celebrating the music of the season. But there was another reason for the concert. It was a fund-raiser for the local Conference of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
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57 Christmas Videos for Churches
57 Christmas Videos for Churches
Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission Meets
Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission Meets – Picture from the Facebook page of the Vincentian Collaboration Commission as they met In Rio, Brazil.
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Ladies of Charity – Third Sunday of Advent 2014
Sr. Doris Moore, D.C. reflects on this Sunday’s readings and their message to the Ladies of Charity
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Sister of Charity receives Human Rights Award
Sister of Charity receives Human Rights Award
Why is it that other people “resist”?
Why is it that other people "resist"? There has been a lot of talk about resistance to changes in the church and in society. But as I read the blogs and the tweets I am struck by the fact that many seem to assume that it is "the other" who is resisting. Whether it is...
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Still very much alive … SVDP growing at 170 years
Still very much alive … growing at 170 years – Still very much alive .. growing at 170 years
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Torture is a moral issue – US Bishops Study Guide
In these challenging times, is it still possible—even in the face of serious threats—for a people and a nation to defend and conduct themselves in ways that consistently demonstrate respect for human dignity, and that put the Gospel into practice?