by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Australian Vinnies tell government: “It’s time for new thinking on poverty” The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council marked Anti-Poverty Week today by launchingTwo Australias: a report on poverty in the land of plenty. The report outlines practical...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
The website of the New England Province has a story and pictures of how the recent earthquake impacted the Vincentian Family in the Philippines. It also goes beyond the report on CMGLOBAL of the letter circulated at the request of Fr. Greg Gay and provides pictures...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Justice and Peace
The following two videos give some sense. (It may take a moment to load) We can speak out, but will we be heard? – Fighting for unheard voices: Ratchanee Saychana from Unheard-voices.org Extreme poverty is violence 8′ presents the violence of contempt, of...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
Dear Rev. Fr. Gregory, Greetings of peace and joy! I am writing these few lines to update you about the devastating Philine cyclone and the unexpected flood that devastated most part of the Northern Indian Province, especially Gopalpur, Berhampur, Baripada and...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
In this week’s reflection Lynn L’Heureux writes Who is That Man, Jesus? – Reaching Out – Be Not Afraid! – Surrender Dear Vincentian Family: Embrace your day of prayer and be present to others always. I pray for each of you today. We are not...
