by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2014 | Justice and Peace
A new iPhone and iPad application from a Washington, D.C., think tank aims to spread Catholic social teaching through Church documents, news and commentary. So writes the Catholic New Agency. The Ethics and Public Policy Center said its free app is “a great resource...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In its role of advocating for the rights of marginalized groups in the community the St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia regularly makes written “submissions”, or reports, to Members of Parliament, Government Inquiries and Independent Commissioners....
by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic social ministers told: “Serve, accompany, and defend the poor.” A message quite in line with the Pope’s Lenten message and one which echoes in the hearts of the followers of Vincent and Louise. To “serve, accompany, and defend” the poor is...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | Justice and Peace
An International, annual novena for those in and affected by the sex industry. Nine days of private or public prayer for a specific intention. Day 1 (17th of March): For porn stars. Heavenly Father, we offer you our brothers and sister acting in the porn industry....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Justice and Peace
USA TODAY has a report on the effort to reduce or eliminate human trafficking on the occasion of the SuperBowl. The hordes of people flocking to this year’s Super Bowl might be an attractive target for human traffickers looking to make new clients Thousands of...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace
From the first Pope Francis has made clear his desire for ‘A Poor Church For The Poor’ It should be no surprise that the 2014 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering will focus on the message and vision of Pope Francis: “Becoming ‘a Poor Church for the Poor.’”...
