by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
One of the most encouraging aspects of the resurgence in youth involvement in the St Vincent de Paul Society that has occurred in the wake of World Youth Day is the intense interest in social justice. Tim Williams, CM draws attention to an article in Australian...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2008 | Church
Pope Benedict XVI said the current global financial crisis is the result of individuals seeking short-term monetary gains at the expense of the common good. In his annual message published Thursday ahead of the Roman Catholic Church’s annual World Day of Peace...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2008 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The SVDP blog from All Souls parish features a reflection based on Fr. Maloney’s Advent reflections.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2008 | Formation, Vincentian Family
A group of Vincentians seminarians in the Philippines has set up a YouTube channel Vinscentiano that already contains seven informative videos. (For a growing list of Vincentian-oriented YouTube videos visit the Vincentian Encyclopedia article on Vincentians and...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The South Chicago neighborhood, one of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods benefits form the South Chicago Art Center, a local not-for-profit that provides after-school art classes for area kids, addressed the problems of gangs and violence with a mural...