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...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“How St. Elizabeth Seton Opens the Door of Faith for Us” represents VinFormation’s January offering for its Year of Faith in Vincentian Perspectives series. The Year of Faith and the Life of St. Elizabeth The Church and St. Elizabeth Quotes...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The December issue of the International Bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth is now available. Sample the issue with this delightful introductory essay … “In my stocking ” It is in effect a theological reflection on childhood memories and customs. It...