by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2014 | Systemic change
Background for North American definition of Systemic change provided by Fr. Lou Arceneaux. In 2006 an international committee was established by Father Greg Gay, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, to focus on systemic change. That committee,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2014 | Formation
he challenge from Pope Francis is clear. “WAKE UP THE WORLD” “The church must be attractive. Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, acting, living! (Show) it’s possible to live differently in this world.” “A charism...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family
On 8 November 2013 super-typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, killing thousands of people and causing huge material damage. Dr. Michael Thio reports that the St. Vincent dePaul Society reached and exceeded its objective of raising 1 million Euros in aid. Dear...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family
From the NGO News of the Sisters of Charity Federation…. “The Commission on the Status of Women meeting took place in March, with Rosita and Jyoti, our interns from Nepal and India respectively, attending more than 30 side events. After the meeting, they...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
he Ladies of Charity website offer this Lenten Reflection for the Sixth Week, April 13, 2014 Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – Gospel: (Matthew 21: 1-11 and 26: 14-27) Reflection: From the high hosanna acclamation to the low of betrayal, denial, and...