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Daybreak: Hope for the Homeless in Macon, Georgia – Amanda
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
"One of the most popular images lately is that of a New York police officer giving new boots to a homeless man". Â Amanda Kerns continues her reflection "It reminded me that I had never written in this blog about a wonderful event that happened a few weeks ago in...
The Immaculate Conception – Faith of Vincent and Louise
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception - The presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise and St. Vincent. As Vincentians, let us draw from this wellspring available to us. St. Vincent and the Immaculate...
Catholic activism on the death penalty
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2012 | Justice and Peace
 John L. Allen Jr.  writes a brief dispatch from Denmark on Catholic activism on the death penalty. Rumors of the death of the church's passion for social justice have been greatly exaggerated, at least to judge by a high-profile international conference in Rome on...
Impelled by the Love of Christ – For 200 years
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The year 2012 marks the bicentennial anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. As a tribute to these sisters, the Sisters of Charity Federation offers a reflection on aspects of the Vincentian charism that permeated their 200 years of...
Who is the Adamson in Adamson University
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Adamson University in the Philippines is currently administered by the priests and brothers of the Congregation of the Mission. But why is it called Adamson University? Generations of Filipino engineers, chemists and a host of other professionals in the field of...
Free quality Christmas images
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
6 sets of quality Christmas images from the folks at FreeBible Images. Be sure to visit this amazing site dedicated to providing free quality images! Photo stories An Angel visits Joseph The Christmas story: An angel visits Joseph. Matthew 1:18-25 Wise Men worship...
Life-giving Charity Federation Connections
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Charity Federation Connections — Lifelines - We want to focus on sharing the good news of what is giving our congregations life and energy. If any of what you read stirs a desire for more, go to the Sisters of Charity Federation website and you’ll discover what...
Can you balance a poverty budget
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Balance a Working Poverty Budget You're a single person living alone in Ontario and work 35 hours per week in a minimum-wage job with no benefits. Your monthly budget is $1435. Estimate your monthly expenses and try to balance this budget. (Try it even if you are not...
Before first tweet Pope has huge following
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
With a week before his first tweet the popularity of the Pope's Twitter account swelled enourmously within 24 hours, reaching nearly half a million followers on the social site. The first tweet from Benedict XVI will not come out until December 12. The most popular of...
Depaul UK responds to Homeless Youth Report
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Depaul UK responds to Homeless Youth Report Speaking on the eve of the national conference of Depaul Nightstop UK, the national network of accredited emergency accommodation for young people, Martin Houghton-Brown, Chief Executive of Depaul UK, said: "Homeless Link’s...