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American Daughter of Charity refects on Kenya experience
by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Reflections on an experience of the Daughter of Charity mission in Kenya. There are 5 missions: Chanzo in Nairobi, Thigio, Chepnyal, Kitale, and Kiio. I am serving in Chepnyal. "It has been months since my last posting...there's no way to write about the many things...
Sisters of Charity (Nazareth) welcome new candidates
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
July 3, 2012 — On the Feast of St. Thomas the apostle of India, our five young Candidates were received into the Pre-Novitiate program at Chandapura, Bangalore by Ann Palatty, SCN, the Provincial of Bangalore Province. These Pre-Novices will be joining with those who...
Why are there poor? – A Vincentian perspective?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"Why are there poor people? Where do the poor come from? Fr. Jaime Correa, CM tackles these issues in "Poverty as a Mystery". His final section on the Vincentian Tradition is especially insightful. Introduction "There have been numerous and very distinct answers to...
SVDP thanks all who aided Senate passage of Farm Bill
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
From the National SVDP... By a vote of 64-35, the U.S. Senate passed the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 (Farm Bill S.3240).  Thank you to all Vincentians, our friends and supporters who called, emailed, sent letters or visited their senators, urging...
Verified Computer threat – solution
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Slate Magazine writes "Some 68,000 Americans and 50 Fortune 500 companies will be booted off-line if not disinfected by Monday." How To Make Sure You Won't Lose All Internet Access on Monday By Will Oremu A website set up by court order will tell you whether you have...
What’s Pinterest? How can Vincentians use it?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Some things are easier described with pictures rather than words! Pinterest is one of those things. For the visual explanation click on the opening graphic to see it larger. How can Vincentians use Pinterest? Take a look at famvin's fledgling attempt to this new tool...
Fr. Barron – Vatican II
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2012 | Featured Videos
Fr. Barron – Spirit of Vatican II
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2012 | Church
Fr. Robert Barron, who some consider as a contemporary Bishop Fulton Sheen, share his reflections on the meaning of Vatican II. As someone who was privileged to have been present in St. Peter's while the Council was in session his reflections brought back many...
Food Chain Documentary Explores Labor Abuses in US Agriculture
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Do you know where your food comes from? On an average day, 32 million Americans will go grocery shopping, spending approximately 41 minutes per visit at the store. Yet, many Americans know little about the life cycle of their food from farm to table, including the...
Serving the International Vincentian Marian Youth Team
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Cleber Oliveira writes introducing the June Bulletin, "Normally in this space one finds a reflection but at this time I want to share with you my personal testimony. I am very happy to be able to share with you in this Bulletin my personal experience as a member of...