by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
People Jesus associated with In Jesus’ time there were: People exploited by an unjust system. Growing unemployment. Impoverishment and growing debts. Powerful rich people who were unconcerned with the poverty of their brothers and sisters. Social tensions and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
A profound look at life, in 4 minutes.  The camera wanders and shows the inner lives of people around us as they do their daily tasks. Most of it is set in a hospital, where there is so much worry, sadness, some joy, bad news, good news, no news, anxiety, fear —...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Denise LaRock asks… “Have you been following the Church’s new rockstar? Were you one of the few select millions able to spend a few days with Pope Francis in Rio for World Youth Day?  Pope Francis on the beach leading the Way of the Cross with...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2013 | Pope
Pope Francis asks a telling question… “when you give alms do you look in the eyes of the people you give them to?” “… the important thing is not looking at them from afar, or helping from afar. No, no! It is going to encounter them. This is the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“Education, A Pathway to Systemic Change in our Communities” (Pdf) is the title of a document circulated by the AIC as part of their preparation for the 2013 International Assembly. It was written by Fr. Eli Chavez , CM who is currently a member of the...
