John Freund, CM
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Who Will Run the Soup Kitchens?
But with so many areas under lockdown, I suddenly realized pressing another problem I had not thought about. Who will run the soup kitchens?
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent’s Advice To a Bishop
Vincent was no stranger to the plague. Here is part of his response to a Bishop who asked his advice.
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Smiling With Vincentians and Popes
Taking a break from the news of the day let’s smile with Vincentians and Popes!
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What’s More Important Now … First Aid? or Long-term Solutions?
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
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We’re All In This Together!
The graphic illustrates two common, but disastrous, attitudes.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: The Word Made Flesh in Our Lives
Does God’s word speak through our words and actions?
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A Kind of Modern Apparition of Mary
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal unveiled a thoroughly revised website. It is a major step forward in using digital media to spread devotion to Mary.
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Speaking of the Elephant in the Room…
A reflection about the elephant in the room of our discussions of the Corona crisis….how the 500,000 homeless in our midst will be affected…
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Working For the Credibility of the Gospel During Lent
Saint John Paul II said to Vincentians in 1986 “ …search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long-term solutions; adaptable and effective concrete solutions. By doing so, you will work for the...
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Did Something About Homelessness
Vincent faced a problem of homelessness in his day. It is amazing what he did! This is our heritage!