by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2012 | Church
The cardinal reminded the crowd to remember the “uns”: the unemployed, the uninsured, the unwanted, the unwed mother, and her innocent, fragile unborn baby in her womb, the undocumented. “Government, Al Smith believed, should be on the side of these “uns.” Pray for...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“A dream comes true: VFCAP” is how Yasmine Cajuste, JMV International President, titles her reflection on VFCAP, a week-long program in Paris she thinks will appeal to lay leaders. “VFCAP is the answer to the expectations of many passionate members...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2012 | Vincentian Family
STARVING THE GOVERNMENT WON’T WORK writes Charles Clark Professor Economics at St. John’s University and recently served as Delegate for the Holy See Permanent Mission to the United Nations to the U.N.’s High Level Meetings on the Financial Crisis....
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“Last week we witnessed one of the most powerful articulations of gender equality by any prime minister.” writes John Falzon, National CEO of the St Vincent de Paul Society. It was heartening that so many women felt the prime minister was giving voice to...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2012 | Evangelization
Fr. Barron reflects on On the New Evangelization and New Media in a video interview with Brandon Vogt. For most people, Fr. Robert Barron hardly needs an introduction. As a preacher, commentator, and media personality, he’s become one of the main faces of...