by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2012 | Church
With all the talk about “intrinsic eve” in the presidential elections in the US, many may be surprised to learn that Pope John Paul II, quoting Gaudium et Spes, says that intrinsically evil acts are “any kind of homicide, genocide, abortion,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Depaul USA screens “Homeless Has a Name” and learns of the impact on the film makers – The head of Depaul USA writes… Last night, I had the great pleasure of acting as the Master of Ceremony for “Homeless Has a Name,” Depaul USA’s film...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Presidential platforms – Phyllis Zagano writes, “I’m tired of the arguing, the truth-shading, the smirking and the jokes. I’m tired of it all. Here are the seven issues I want addressed starting today, this minute. Not tomorrow. Not next week....
by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2012 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sister Germaine Price, representing the Company of the Daughters of Charity at the United Nations, shares the news below from the UN in New York: [UN-NGO]“Agricultural cooperatives – key to feeding the world” is the theme chosen by the Food and Agriculture...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“The elderly are not a problem, a market, a budget: They are real individuals, our own people, our ancestors, in due course — ourselves.” Australian Catholic News services headlines…Australian bishop warns: Don’t cut medical costs by...