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Pope on rigid and superficial Christians
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
At his morning mass the Pope spoke of the superficial and the rigid 'masquerade' as Christians. There are people who "masquerade as Christians," and sin by being excessively superficial or overly rigid, forgetting that a true Christian is a person of joy who rests...
Catholic colleges – What difference?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
The research blog for the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) released what for some might be counter-intuitive results of a study of the impact of Catholic colleges on faith and vocations. Here are some of the highlights taken from The study...
Pope Francis in 4 minutes
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2013 | Church
In order to help Catholics around the world learn more about Jorge Mario Bergolgio, now Pope Francis, Cathnolic-link has worked together with Catholics from around the world produce this 4 minute video in 15 languages. See the video here: catholic-link.com
Video tribute to Vincent dePaul
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
GodTube offers this video tribute to St. Vincent De Paul. THis video was originally created by Dandy Labitag. http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=J1F9BCNU
Pope studies Vatican Bank
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2013 | Church
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has established a Pontifical Commission charged with drawing up an “exhaustive” report into the juridical standing and activities of the Vatican’s financial institution, the Institute for Religious Works, more commonly known as the IOR. ...
“Courageous Charity – Deepening Collaboration”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) hosted the annual Federation leadership and NGO liaison meeting in Leavenworth, Kansas. The theme of the Federation meeting was “Courageous Charity— Deepening Collaboration”. Donna Markham OP, addressed the Charity...
Charity Federation at work in UN
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
At the Federation meeting SC NGO liaisons met to discuss their congregations' work on issues of peace and justice. Caroljean Willie SC NGO representative at the United Nations (UN), gave a report on her work this year highlighting the major issues facing the world...
Sr. Louise Gallahue presents “Faith Afire”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Louise Gallhue, DC introduces Faith Afire, the Newsletter of the Daughters of Charity St. Louise Province and its well over 500 Daughters. Dear Friends, “Go then courageously, advancing moment by moment on the path on which God has placed you in order to reach...
Pope “Surrounded by modern martyrs”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
RomeReports - "During the Angelus, Pope Francis talked about modern day martyrs. He explained that just like John the Baptist, defended truth before the powerful, Christians too need to speak out and do the same. He specifically called on young people to not be...
SVDP Immigration Advocacy
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Once again the President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society writes... During our home visits, many of us in the St. Vincent de Paul Society encounter divided families, struggling to survive because one of the parents was deported. Or, we’ve met undocumented families...