John Freund, CM
Author
Shadow side of the Vincentian Charism
The "shadow side" refers to an area where little light falls. It is often used to refer to aspects of ourselves which we often are not aware of or reflect on. Fr. John Prager, CM on the difficulties many serving those who live on the margins face but rarely reflect...
Vincentian President to carry Special Olympics flame
In what is a first possibly even beyond Western New York Father James Maher, CM will carry the Special Olympics’ ‘Flame Of Hope’ for six miles. This should be nothing for man who has run 11 New York City Marathons and has been described as Marathon Man....
7,000 Hands across Buffalo
Ladies of Charity and Daughters of Charity were among the 7.000 people who joined hands on a street which spans Buffalo across several racially and economically diverse neighborhoods. The street has a historical connection to the Underground Railroad. Sister Mary...
Maya Angelou, “untold stories” and the Vincentian Family
“There is no greater burden than carrying an untold story.” Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
CM Superior General speaks of Mercy
Father Gregory Gay CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, speaks of mercy. From the website of the Brothers of the CMM (Congregatio Fratrum Beatae Mariae Virginis, Mater Misericordiae). "To have an inspiring start of this day, the general board had...
Bishops, SVDP press for immigration reform
Sheila Gilbert, President of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul writes Dear Vincentians, Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration, including those who celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border in...
Liberation theology – concern for those on the periphery
Liberation theology’s basic concern as congruent with the Gospel for the Poor – “for those on the periphery”, which Pope Francis never tires of emphasizing… as did Vincent, Frederic, Rosalie, etc.
Pope international unemployment, migration and solidarity
In a message that would resonate with Frederic Ozanam and Vincent dePaul the Pope calls for a more determined implementation of international labour standards
New Daughters of Charity Vocations website
The new Daughters of Charity Vocations U.S. website is live! Beyond the usual information there are some interesting features such as the dictionary of the jargon used, an interactive graphic that allows one to learn more about about the various place in the world in...
Pope Francis in his own words
Vatican Insider ANDREA TORNIELLI offers this collection of Pope Francis words on the flight home speaking to journalists off the cuff for an hour despite his exhausting trip. See a collection of his other reports for La Stampa Abuse against minors “At the moment there...