by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
If you were homeless could you… 1. Locate a thrift store in the area and have someone else pick out clothes and shoes for you, do your best to fit in them. Don’t give your opinion. Wear them for a week. 2. Here is your budget (social security disability, public...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2013 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Two millions views on YouTube for a video on Homelessnes! Not bad for a group of DePaul University student filmmakers. A simple yet powerful first person account. Produced by DePaul student filmmakers, a YouTube video of a homeless man in Chicago discussing the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Lynn L’Heureux  reflects on Why are we here? T.H.I.N.K. before acting –– How do others know? Dear Vincentian Family:  Prayer is a blessing. We all need to make the time to pray. Put God number 1 on your agenda. Before each meeting pray that the discussion will...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Rev. Peter D. Goldbach, C.M. 1911 – 2013 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Fr. Peter Goldbach, C.M. With his rosary in hand, he died peacefully at 8:00 a.m., today, April 30. At this time we also thank God for Peter. He was the oldest confrere...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2013 | Pope
On April 29, at about midday, Pope Francis surpassed six million followers on social network Twitter. Benedict XVI launched the account @Pontifex on December 12, 2012. During his remaining three months as Pope, he gained more than three million followers. On March 13,...