by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2014 | Systemic change
Day 2 for the Systemic Change Philippines Workshop began with a reporting of what the groups had discussed on Vincentian Spirituality. The insights from the participants was enriching with one of the groups highlighting St. Vincent de Paul as a “man of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
WHY VOICE OF THE POOR? Voice of the Poor (VOP) is the advocacy arm of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. By identifying and bringing attention to those issues that are critical to those living in poverty and to the structures, societal and legislative, that cause and...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Systemic change
Mexican Bishop Calls for Resolving Root Causes of Migration Notes Role of Multinationals in ‘Economic Injustice and Social Inequality’ in Latin America “The phenomenon of migration can be addressed and resolved at the root only when the causes that...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace
This “novena of novenas” is 81 days of intercessory prayer, reflection, and ortho-praxis (“right action”) for peace among nations, justice for all people, and the care of Creation. We start the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, June 28,...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2014 | Systemic change
News – Day 1 The Systemic Change Philippines Workshop formally began on July 7, 2014 at 8:30am at the OZ AVR of Adamson University. After the invocation and national anthem, a roll call of participants was made by Ms. Pamela Mantuhac (Director, Office for Vincentian...