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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...
Vincentian views Calgary floods
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Lynn L'Heureux writes... There are so many stories and such loss. My husband and I were moved to tears at each story. It is tough when you lose your mementos. One aboriginal on the reserve who was evacuated brought his drum to the temporary shelter and he said it...
Have we burned our bridges?
by Ross Dizon | Jun 24, 2013 | Reflections
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), June 30, 2013 – 1 Kgs 19, 16b. 19-21; Gal 5, 1. 13-18; Lk 9, 51-62 Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness (Mt 6, 33) The die is cast, or better, the time designated by Providence is being fulfilled: Jesus...
Vincent’s Journey – Our Journey?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most of us find ourselves in a different world than we grew up in! We have long since left what was hopefully the safety and security of our familial homes. But we often find ourselves in "A Brave New World" that is often frightening and eerily similar to some 80 year...