Recently 100 Christian leaders called on presidential candidates to declare themselves on issues encompassed by the...

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 | Jan 25, 2015 | Justice and Peace
Recently 100 Christian leaders called on presidential candidates to declare themselves on issues encompassed by the...
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 | May 30, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
A Vincentian Bishop and a Daughter of Charity - Bishop David O’Connell, CM of the Diocese of Trenton welcomed "The Nuns on the Bus" for immigration in Lawrenceville, New Jersey last night! He also blessed them along with the crowd. Here, he is sharing a light moment...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Mother's Day began as a protest against violence. View this brief video reflection on Mothers Day presented by Worship House Media Mothers Day Central offers the following background.. History of American Celebration When the first English settlers came to America,...
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
The Ladies of Charity have partnered with NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and various coalitions throughout the country to persuade governors to accept federal funding that will ensure Medicaid eligibility for the working Poor of our nation.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2013 | Justice and Peace
In case you were wondering what Archbishop Romero had to confront over the last three years of his life here is a list of what he faced and sought to respond to pervasive and extreme poverty; to paramilitary killings of community leaders; to peasant massacres and the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Homeless Advocate Mark Horvath says "I Dare You to Watch This Short Video on Veteran Homelessness" On any given night, nearly 633,782 people in the United States experience homelessness -- over 60,000 of them veterans. This must-see video from @home is the very best...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace
USCCB President Says ‘Now Is The Time’ To Reform Immigration System Cardinal Dolan: Suffering of migrants must end Path to citizenship should be improved and families protected Enforcement should guarantee basic human rights WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2013 | Justice and Peace
http://catholicmoraltheology.com/an-option-thats-not-optional-the-preferential-option-for-the-poor/ An Option that’s not Optional: The Preferential Option for the Poor BY: MEGHAN CLARK Over the last month, as talk has returned to budgets and sequesters, deficits and...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 4, 2013 | Justice and Peace
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth share their Weekly Justice Highlights Good News: The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by 154 nations at the United Nations on April 2. This treaty will help monitor and control the flow of arms and ammunition across borders. Send...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 3, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Nazareth Mahila Samithi found this video on Youtube, "A Documentary on the Charitable NGO of SCN Sisters, Delhi" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s3QhcuVbiU&feature=youtu.be For more information contact Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Office of Global Ministries...