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.
Justice and Peace
The Cost of “Preferential Option for the Poor”
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.
Les Miserables – Vincentian Influences and Reflections
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.
Voting As a Sacred Act: Prayer and Reflections
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.
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle
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.
An Opportunity For The Vincentian Family To Halt Hate
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?
Doers of the Word: Saints Oscar Romero and Vincent de Paul
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.
African-American Bishop Speaks from Experience About Racism in America
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2015 | Justice and Peace
African-American Bishop Speaks from Experience About Racism in America
“Got to be taught”… and not just in South Pacific
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2015 | Justice and Peace
#Racism “Got to be taught”… and not just in South Pacific
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Dark side of the Superbowl – Human Trafficking
The voice of the poor – ten years later
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...
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Christian Leaders Challenge U.S. Presidential Candidates
Cupich: Pro-lifers Want Everybody to Have ‘Place at the Table’
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,”
Cardinal O’Malley’s state of the pro-life movement address
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.
From the front lines of Affordable Care Act
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.
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2015 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Budget battles and the poor in Ireland