by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
“Do we dare live the gospel in a more radical manner? asks the lead story in the October Bulletin (JMV Oct2011 ENG) of the VIncentian Marian Youth. “As a result of this encounter with Christ, we live out our faith and we reveal to the world that there is a...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2011 | Church
A Irish priest has come up with  a vocations App for the iPhone. Fr Paddy Rushe has unveiled the new Vocations app, billed as the first in the world, in a bid to attract new priests to his church. The App is now available to download for free from iTunes App...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Do we help the poor if we do not ask why they are poor ? (Dom Helder Camera)Â Heads of Catholic Social Justice Agencies (including the St Vincent de Paul Society), attended the launch of Social Justice, Guidelines for Action and Fundraising in Schools and Parishes...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2011 | Vincentian Family
 “Eradicating poverty has gone out of fashion” as politicians appeal to the broader middle class, said Michael A. Benjamin. It’s easy to focus time and programs on photogenic children, he said, but the reality is “there is no child living in...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2011 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholics Confront Global Poverty, sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services, offers a webinar (an online discussion) exploring how youth can engage in faith-filled, responsible participation in the life, mission and...