by John Freund, CM | Oct 10, 2008 | Church
The example of St. Paul, a “migrant by vocation,” is one Benedict XVI hopes the Church will follow to build solidarity and promote peaceful coexistence among all races, cultures and creeds.(Zenit.org). The Pope said this in the message released for the...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace
The Superior General’s Office forwarded a link to petition (link no longer operative) to United Nations, International Human Rights Organizations, Heads of State, World Citizens, Government of India end to violence in India.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2008 | Church, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Antolina Martinez de Maranon DC describes the alarming wave of violence and persecution that Christian communities in India, especially in the state of Orissa, are suffering. (Cathoolic News Agency) The violence began in Orissa, “but has now spread to many...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace
Some of the more comprehensive faith-based resources for the upcoming election in the US include the website and the Education for Justice Website. The latter site is especially rich in providing discussion guides, including one on the current financial crisis, based...
by sjs | Sep 30, 2008 | Church, Justice and Peace, Systemic change
Vincent understood that when he ministered to the needs of the poor he was both ministering to Christ and being Christ in the world. He also understood that prayer was essential to our ability to effectively be Christ in the world. Last night I attended a talk by...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 29, 2008 | Church, Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
In his Angelus address on Sept. 28 Benedict said “I express appreciation for the “Making Me Study is Good for Everyone†campaign of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In the spirit of St. Vincent, whom we celebrated in yesterday’s liturgy, this initiative is...
