by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Intervention in Syria raises many questions. Thomas Reese of the NCR attempts to lay out some of what moral theologians  and church leaders are saying in light of “just war” theory. Not easy reading, but the issue is not an easy one. Just cause? Last...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The international President of the AIC (known as Ladies of Charity in the USA) writes to their leadership in various countries about initial plaans to celebrate their 400th anniversary! An anniversary such as this is a rare one. Dear friends the National Presidents,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A creative idea from Australia – St Vincent de Paul Society’s online tool can help households save up to $700 off annual electricity bills. HOUSEHOLDERS can save up to $700 a year on their electricity and gas bills by using a new online tool to select the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2013 | Sisters of Charity
“Have you ever driven somewhere only to arrive at the destination and wonder how you got there? Scary, isn’t it?”wrotes Sr. Jamet Gildea, SC in the September 2013 edition of E-Voc. In addition to her feature reflections there are pieces devoted to...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
“We Have a Choice – Give your Heart – Give your Time – Give yourself” writes  Lynn L’Heureux in her weekly Vincentian reflection. (9/3/2013) Greetings, prayers and all good things I pray for my dear Vincentian Family. You truly are my...