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Ozanam – Pioneer and Prophet
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2014 | Justice and Peace
In “Pioneer and Prophet: Frédéric Ozanam’s Influence on Modern Catholic Social Theory” Dr. Thomas O’Brien writes “…this article is going to focus on two facets of Ozanam’s thought that will either directly influence, or indirectly prefigure seismic shifts in the way the Catholic Church thinks about itself and the social, political, and economic worlds it inhabits….
Harrowing of hell
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Aug 5, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), August 10, 2014 – 1 Kgs 19, 9a. 11-13a; Rom 9, 1-5; Mt 14, 22-33 Accursed for the sake of my own people (Rom 9, 3) God makes use of both the storm and the calm. What is important, regardless of the means used, is to get to know...
Pope: When you see the poor, do you look the other way?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Looking away is a polite and elegant way of saying, ‘you figure it out.’ This is not the way of Jesus. That is selfish.”
Four pillars of faith-based service
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2014 | Sisters of Charity
Catholic Volunteer Network identifies four pillars of service for the longterm programs many young adults choose after college: Community Life, Spirituality, Social Justice and Simplicity.
Why is a Systemic Change mentality important?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Why is a Systemic Change mentality important? This is a question asked by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM in a Presentation offered on VinFormation.
Come to the Water – Are We Redeemed Yet?…
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 4, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Come to the Water – Summun Bonum – Are We Redeemed Yet? – Undercover Prayer. Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – August 5, 2014
A Daughter of Charity at the border (3)
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
I continue to run into misguided people who, after hearing about unspeakable crimes against young women and children, can only wonder “how can they afford to come to the USA?”. They speak as if the ability to raise $5000 to save your child’s life means you are not...
The Words and Deeds of St Vincent de Paul
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The International Association of Charity (AIC) offers the following reflection for August. This series is part of its remote preparation for the celebration of their 400th Anniversary of founding by Vincent de Paul.
Imagine – it is illegal to sleep, sit, lie down…
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Imagine living in a place where it is illegal to sleep, sit, lie down, or share food outdoors… a place where you are often ignored or rejected by your fellow townspeople, police officers, and local elected officials. This is the daily reality for millions of homeless people throughout the United States who are suffering under laws that criminalize their basic life necessities.
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will become a stronger advocate for the poor as well as continuing its longstanding charitable work of providing food, furniture and clothing to those in need.