by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SVP (Ireland) is calling for a radical change in our priorities as a nation so that the causes of the problems our members see every day are overcome once and for all. “We are calling for a debate on the vision, values and ethics that should inform decision making in...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace
SJU Bread and Life is used as an example of Catholic Social Teaching in action. The 7 minute YouTube video shows how the program fleshes out Catholic social teaching. The video was produced by CAPP,  a lay-led, pontifical organization characterized by a special...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Even just a few months ago who could have imagined such a picture of the Pope  literally breaking ground for peace with leaders of Israel and Palestine as well as Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople? The Boston Globe reports “During an...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Sisters of Charity
The Sisters of Charity have posted an interactive graphic containing images of what we throw away. It depends. If you visit their site and roll your mouse over the graphic you can see how long if recycled or if not recycled. Sources:Rethink Your Waste Earth...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Jack Murphy, Chair of the SVDP Voice of the Poor Committee shares these prayers for systemic change: Voice of the Poor Prayer and Prayer for Vincentians about to Engage in Systemic Change. For similar resources, see these links to Vincentian Prayer Resources and...
by John Freund, CM | May 30, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
Ladies of Charity and Daughters of Charity were among the 7.000  people  who joined hands on a street which spans Buffalo across several racially and economically diverse neighborhoods.  The street has a historical connection to the Underground Railroad. Sister Mary...