One of St. Vincent’s benefactors turned to Vincent de Paul and asked: “what must be done?” Often referred to as the "Vincentian Question," this question has shaped the Vincentian mission ever since. I was reminded of this when a read some commentary on the Women’s...
John Freund, CM
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It is Important to Tell Success Stories
Telling our success stories is a key to moving past the impasse of “no margin-no mission" Mission or Margin "No Margin, No Mission” is frequently heard in non-profit circles, especially from those charged with safeguarding the long-term viability of a non-profit. The...
“They Look Just Like You and Me”
“They (people in poverty) look just like you and me.” The sentence caught me.
Who said…?
Who do you think said it? Pope Francis? Maybe St. Vincent? When were these words uttered? Within the past month? Year?
Oprah, Mothers and Change
Is there a connection between Oprah, Mothers and Change?
Beyond “Gift Guilt” – the Magi and St. Vincent de Paul
In the ancient world, gifts were rarely exchanged between people of unequal status.
Moses, Soup Kitchens and Politics
Now here’s a thought! “If Moses acted like most clergy he would have gone down to the slave camps of Egypt and opened a food pantry. If Moses would have done that we never would have heard of Moses.” The sentence caught my attention. Just substitute "many in the...
Talking With and About the Homeless – A New Year’s Resolution
I wonder how many people will make a New Year’s resolution to talk with and about the homeless.
Pope Francis’ Poetically Powerful Insights
Pope Francis offered poetically powerful insights in his homily at midnight mass and his noon message to the city and the world.
Evergreen Vincentian Resources at Christmas
There are plenty of fine spiritually nourishing Vincentian resources for Christmas making the rounds. The list keeps growing. Here are some places to start.