by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2014 | Pope
Christians are called to confront the material, spiritual and moral destitution of “our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it,” In his first message for Lent, which begins March 5 for Latin-rite...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Vincent’s teachings were Christ centered. Let us remember these words “When there is a question of doing some good work, say to the Son of God, “Lord, if you were in my place, how would you act on this occasion?” (CCD:XI:314). In this spirit the international...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The following story got me thinking…. (see concluding thought after the story) The Pope’s almoner has celebrated Mass in Rome in memory of the poor and homeless who have lost their lives due to inadequate living conditions and abandonment. Archbishop...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This is just the first of the topics covered by Lynn L’Heureux in her reflections for Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Are you God’s Messenger? – Changing our Inner Self – Celebrate Differences – Take the Plunge! Dear Vincentian Family: Can you believe February is...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Ellen Dauwer SC, Sr. Mary E. Mc Cormick SC continue collaboration in providing reflections for Lent. “Living the Days of Lent 2014″ continues the Paulist tradition of the popular a-page-a-day format this series has seen for over 25 years. Each day contains...
