Justice and Peace
A Wide-Angle Lens On the Cries of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change | 3 Comments
The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22)
Happy Women’s Day: Check out “Herstory” on .famvin
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | March 8, 2020 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace, News | 0 Comments
Pope Francis and Ozanam on Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | February 26, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change | 3 Comments
What do Pope Francis (2020), Pope Pius XI (1927) and Bl. Frederic Ozanam (1848) have in common?
Why the Church Shelters the Homeless
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 13, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 0 Comments
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Sisters Speak Out Against Racism
by Spalding Hurst | Jun 4, 2020 | Justice and Peace, News
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth delivered a statement affirming the despair being felt because voices have not been heard.
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Systemic Change In a Time of National Unrest
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
“Respect for minorities is to be considered the touchstone of social harmony and the index of the civic maturity attained by a country and its institutions” St. John Paul II
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A Wide-Angle Lens On the Cries of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22)
Someone’s Drowning! What Would You Do?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
If you see someone drowning in a river, what would you do? Would you try to save the person by jumping in? Would you call 911? Many of us would be wiser to call 911 rather than jumping in ourselves. This could lead to forcing emergency personnel to cope with two...
In defense of the victims of the dictatorship in Chile: A Vincentian Missionary
by Fr. Carlos de la Rivera, CM, Province of Chile | Jul 26, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, Justice and Peace, News
One of our missionaries, who in his youth was among the victims of the repressive and penal methods of the dictatorship, addressed an open letter.
More on Homelessness: The IGH Hub Resource
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 21, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace
IGH is committed to assisting 150 cities end street homelessness by 2030 through partnerships with a number of local, national and regional organizations across six continents. This deadline aligns with existing global targets, including the UN Sustainable Development...
Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
Transportation as a Social Issue
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace
Transportation projects are managing not only commuting and congestion, but also broader social issues like job access and even infant mortality. It can be done. Justly. Get in on the debate in your local area!
Passiontide: Remembering the Murdered
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 24, 2018 | Justice and Peace, News
Will you remember them, and victims in Syria (gone from the USA news cycle) and victims throughout the world this Holy Week? Will you march as you process this Passion Sunday?
Words of Hope
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 1, 2018 | Justice and Peace, News
Inspiring...Eye-opening...Heartbreaking...Hopeful...Challenging...Joyful...Profound. These are just a few of the words that describe the time CVV23 spent on the El Paso/Juarez border last weekend. We were blessed to meet some incredible folks, witness their stories,...
Podcast:It is More than Just the Dreamers
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 13, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Social
Current issues are up front at DePaul University's Offie of Mission and values. You can listen online or download this Vincentian Heritage podcast. Here's a recent one on immigration policy in the United States. This episode is written and read by Rev. Craig Mousin,...
Why We Should Love Our Enemies #MLKDay2018
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 14, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
As I struggled with my own anger over the continuing personal and political conduct of my President, I recalled these words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, "Love your enemies." It is this: that love has within it a...