by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Australia needs an Anti-Poverty Strategy according to SVDP Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. “Nearly 13 per cent of our population is living in poverty, including over half a million children. “The members of the St Vincent de Paul Society cannot be silent...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2013 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
 The Association of the Miraculous Medal dedicates new plaza on the Shrine Grounds On August 15, the feast of our Lady’s Assumption into heaven, a prayer service was held to dedicate the newly constructed water feature and plaza area on the Shrine grounds of Saint...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections, Vincentian Family
So often women seem instinctively to know exactly what is the next thing to do. “The women of the parish rushed to the aid of the family”. Almost 400 years ago on August 22, 1617 Vincent too did “the next thing”. Without realizing it he set in...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Vincent deeply believed Jesus (Mt. 25) and James (James 2:14-17). The following quotes are from an article on “Vincent and Liberation” “The liberating activity of Vincent has two aspects: [1] evangelization or the proclamation of the Good News, which...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Members of the Vincentian Family, Affiliates, and lay collaborators in Vincentian ministries will be offered 4 days of spiritual conferences, prayer opportunities, and silent reflection times in a lovely rural setting. VINCENTIAN SPIRITUALITYÂ RETREAT September 26-29,...
