Reading our “declaration of independence” can serve as an examination of conscience on the struggles in living out this declaration over the two and a half centuries since then.

by John Freund, CM | December 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
by John Freund, CM | November 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 1 Comment
Les Miserables strikes a chord in Vincentians when they hear… To love another person is to see the face of God. Victor Hugo admired Vincent de Paul. He based the character of the Bishop on Vincent de Paul.
by John Freund, CM | October 28, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Together, let us join in prayer each day for peaceful and just elections using this prayer and reflection.
by John Freund, CM | October 7, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 3 Comments
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Reading our “declaration of independence” can serve as an examination of conscience on the struggles in living out this declaration over the two and a half centuries since then.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 31, 2019 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
by .famvin | Oct 14, 2018 | Church, Justice and Peace, News
On this joyful day, a reflection for all Vincentians on Saint Oscar Romero and St. Vincent de Paul: hearers and doers of the word.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2015 | Justice and Peace
African-American Bishop Speaks from Experience About Racism in America
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2015 | Justice and Peace
#Racism “Got to be taught”… and not just in South Pacific
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Recently 100 Christian leaders called on presidential candidates to declare themselves on issues encompassed by the "Circle of Compassion". Way back in 2005 Fr. Dennis Holtschneider CM proposed that the Vincentian Family become, in effect, lobbyists for those who have...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2015 | Justice and Peace
“It’s not about criticizing or judging or condemning, it’s about accompanying one another because that’s what life is all about — living in community,”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Carindal O’Malley speaks of American abortion myths as well as poverty and immigration as pro-life issues.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Working as an outreach coordinator at Mercy Neighborhood Ministry, I see the Medicaid gap grow wider and wider every day through the individuals I meet…there are still so many that do not qualify for lower premiums.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland