by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The World Bank takes A Look Back at 2012: Year in Review See reports, issues, resources … Drop in extreme poverty rates World’s ocean/s in peril Women at work Curbing Corruption Safety nets that work Measuring the unbanked Think GREEN for inclusive growth...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
A 6:42 min video clip shows some scenes from the Vincentian International Mission at Honiara in Solomon Islands (some scenes have previously appeared on YouTube) and also gives some information about the people and situations currently existing in Solomon Islands....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
We talk about the need to be the “voice of the poor”. Have you ever used the phone? Now you can use it to “report in” as the “voice of the poor” on the Internet. Just call a toll-free number, speak and then hang up. Voila! You have created and posted a...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Justice and Peace
In his 2013 Message for the World Day of Peace (January 1), Pope Benedict XVI reminds us at that we all have a role to play in building peace in our communities and world. His 2013 Message focuses on human dignity, rights and responsibilities, as well as the fiftieth...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Maryellen Blumlein, SC offers a reflection on Elizabeth Ann Seton as a woman of faith. “Because of her conversion to “the faith of the immigrants,” many of Elizabeth’s friends would no longer associate with he” Sr. Maryellen Blumlein, SC, taught English...
