by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2007 | Vincentian Family
Pedro Opeka, CM has been named a knight of the Legion of Honor. The award, decreed on October 12 by the President of France, recognizes his 20 years of public service of the poor in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This award recognizes the ongoing fight led here against...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2007 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
As in previous years I would like to begin the Advent Reflection with a story from my past history as a missionary. Reflection on this story has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2007 | Featured, Justice and Peace
We in the Vincentian family are still struggling with moving beyond direct service to advocating or lobbying on behalf of the poor. But evangelical activist Jim Wallis in a recent interview on the program Speaking of Faith may be calling us beyond lobbying to being...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
The catholic legal theory blog “Mirror of Justice” has a thought provoking reflection on a New York Times story reporting how Malawi is solving it own food problems by ignoring US aid. It could serve as a case study as we reflect on how best to effect...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2007 | Vincentian Family
Thirteen deaf students students from a Brothers of Charity-run school for the deaf in Indonesia presented a 45-minute drama about the congregation’s mission and service. The drama was part of a Mass marking the 200th anniversary of the congregation’s...