by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
So what if we are old, fewer in numbers, don’t have enough money, too many people are abusing the system. Â We’ve all heard the excuses why we can’t do more. “Go, do not be afraid, and serve.” challenges Jim Paddon, President of the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
 “Do you have the courage to be humble?” is one of the questions Lynn L’Heureux raises in her weekly Vincentian Reflection. Then there is a question of whether hope is on your “A” list. And is it true that “Never” ruins...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program. “Adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right and a...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The International President of the SVDP is interviewed on TV with Ralph Middlecamp, President of the Milwaukee SVDP. The 20 minute wide-ranging interview flows very smoothly and is well worth the investment of time. It took place in the context of the National Meeting...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
“When most Catholics think of their nearest St. Vincent dePaul Society, most see it as a sectarian social welfare agency that helps feed, clothe and shelter the poor. That it does. ” writes the Catholic Herald.However, it continues… “But there...
