by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2009 | News
The mark-up on ink supplies is sinfully high, reaching in some instances into the 1,000-2,000 % levels. With this realization was born LaserMonk, a Trappist updating of jams and fruit cakes. “We offer ink toner that changes lives.” All I wanted was a...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2009 | Evangelization, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“Once I asked her why she chose this specialty (infectious diseases). She fixed me with her direct gaze, looking at me as if I had asked a really strange question: “Because the poor are disproportionately affected by infectious disease,” she said. “That is where...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2009 | Church, News
Whereas… Resolved, That the House of Representatives (1) honors and commends Catholic sisters for their humble service and courageous sacrifice throughout the history of this Nation; and (2) supports the goals of the Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2009 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
A gallery of pictures from Pamela Mantuhac, Vincentian Center for Asia Pacific, who updates us on Adamson University relief and recovery efforts. October 1, 2009 – More than two hundred volunteers composed of students, personnel and administrators of Adamson...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2009 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
On the eve of the feast of St. Vincent de Paul (September 26), the northern part of the Philippines was struck by Typhoon Ondoy.The following is a report from Pamela Mantuhac, Vincentian Center for Asia Pacific, Adamson University. “Not unfamiliar with this...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2009 | Justice and Peace, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
– all the bloggers of the world wrote about those trapped in poverty? – all bloggers inspired by Vincent and Louise all wrote about one aspect of poverty? Either way…. we could change the conversation! Join Vincentian Blog Action Day. 59 second...