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Vincentian – There but for the grace of God…
by John Freund, CM | January 20, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
I realized that the poor and those in need did not bring it on themselves in most cases, as people accuse them of. I also realized: “There but for the grace of God go I.”
Women lead in the Church, even as Catholics debate their role
by John Freund, CM | January 16, 2015 | Church | 0 Comments
Church has many female leaders, but doesn’t do a great job of making them visible.
Vincentian Cardinal – no need for power structure
by John Freund, CM | January 4, 2015 | Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
New Vincentian Cardinal – no need for power structure
Pope named NCR Person of the Year
by John Freund, CM | January 2, 2015 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
NCR names Pope Person of the Year. “Perhaps Francis’ greatest contribution as pope will be his embrace and advocacy for the Synod of Bishops as central to the governance and mission of the church.
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Vincentian – There but for the grace of God…
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
I realized that the poor and those in need did not bring it on themselves in most cases, as people accuse them of. I also realized: “There but for the grace of God go I.”
![Women lead in the Church, even as Catholics debate their role](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2012/07/ncr.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Women lead in the Church, even as Catholics debate their role
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2015 | Church
Church has many female leaders, but doesn’t do a great job of making them visible.
![Vincentian Cardinal – no need for power structure](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/01/Souraphiel.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Cardinal – no need for power structure
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2015 | Vincentian Family
New Vincentian Cardinal – no need for power structure
Pope’s constant refrain – is it ours?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2014 | Evangelization, Pope
A number of writers have noted a common theme in much of what Pope Francis says and does. The article captures it nicely. "Pope Francis' constant refrain: 'Go forth,' evangelize, help the poor", Especially for those who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise,...
Internet as Gift of God – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2014 | Pope
“The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.”
Pope asks permission for a Bishop
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2014 | Pope
Francis named Bishop Nunzio Galantino the new secretary of the Italian bishops' conference while allowing him to serve part-time while remaining in his diocese. John Allen writes in a column in the National Catholic Reporter.... "A typical Francis footnote is that he...