by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2013 | Pope
According to someone who knows him well, the Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, Francis’ actions reveal five characteristics of Francis – simplicity, approachability, continuity and fidelity to the Magisterium, tenderness and service. Those who know him...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 12, 2013 | Reflections
Third Sunday of Easter (C), April 14, 2013 – Acts 5:27b-32, 40b-41; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 Many qualify as promising Pope Francis’ elevation. I myself have the fond hope that his gestures of simplicity, humility, poverty and love for the poor will stop dead in...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2013 | Evangelization, Pope
Deacon Greg Kendra writes in a guest post…. “It’s a phenomenon I know a lot of clergy have reported at their parishes: a dramatic uptick in Mass attendance over the last few weeks, and not just because of Easter. Is it the “Francis Effect”? Have you...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity of St. John’s University let clotheslines tell the story of sexual violence.The “Clothesline Project” at St. John’s University is just one recent example of how the Ladies of Charity can respond to the issue of violence against women. Since...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity USA website notes that the Board of the Ladies of Charity is meeting in Evansville. Click to enlarge.
