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Gospel music in Vatican
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
RomeReports feature the annual Rome Gospel Festival in the heart of the Vatican.Their velvety voices harmoniously synchronized... never hiding their emotion... Above all, praising God and preaching his love... that's Gospel music... And while it may be an everlasting...
Australians collaborate for new jobs
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Perhaps in marked contrast to the lack of political collaboration in the USA a joint roundtable stemming from the collaboration between the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), the Buisiness Council of Australia (BCA), and the Australian Council of Trade...
The cost of being poor – infographic
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
This infographic takes a look at the cost of being poor in America. The number of Americans living below the poverty line is shocking, and dissecting the various factors and effects this has on society can hopefully shed light on how best to attack this grave problem....
SVDP VISION (New South Wales Australia)
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The latest issue of Vision, published thee times yearly by the Society of St Vncent de Paul in New South Wales, is now available online. A number of interesting articles are attractively presented, including a report on the very successful CEO Sleepout for...
USA Vincentian Lay Missionaries in Africa
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Two St. John’s University students, Raelynne Lee ’11C who is currently enrolled in the M.A. in Global Development program and Nicholas Macri ’11CBA currently studying business, traveled to Ethiopia and Kenya as Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM). program based in the...
World Bank perspectives from 2012
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The World Bank takes A Look Back at 2012: Year in Review See reports, issues, resources ... Drop in extreme poverty rates World's ocean/s in peril Women at work Curbing Corruption Safety nets that work Measuring the unbanked Think GREEN for inclusive growth Millions...
Let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith (Gal. 6:10)
by Ross Dizon | Dec 29, 2012 | Reflections
According to St. Vincent de Paul, it is not enough to love God, if my neighbor does not love him. This conviction derives from the teaching that the whole law and the prophets depend on love of God and neighbor. The saint also quotes Rom. 13:8: “The one who loves...
Vincentians in the Solomon Islands
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
A 6:42 min video clip shows some scenes from the Vincentian International Mission at Honiara in Solomon Islands (some scenes have previously appeared on YouTube) and also gives some information about the people and situations currently existing in Solomon Islands....
Letting people we serve speak in their own voice
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
We talk about the need to be the "voice of the poor". Have you ever used the phone? Now you can use it to “report in” as the “voice of the poor” on the Internet. Just call a toll-free number, speak and then hang up. Voila! You have created and posted a podcast. “But...
Papal message for World Day of Peace
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Justice and Peace
In his 2013 Message for the World Day of Peace (January 1), Pope Benedict XVI reminds us at that we all have a role to play in building peace in our communities and world. His 2013 Message focuses on human dignity, rights and responsibilities, as well as the fiftieth...