by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A passion for social justice and helping the homeless Michael Perusco has no regrets about quitting the corporate world to focus on the vulnerable, marginalised and the homeless, but admits his experience as a chartered accountant was an asset during his years time...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The “Power Blog of the Acton Institute points out that the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth are the most active religious organization in article entitled Nuns vs. Managers in the Proxy Wars According to WIkipedia “The Acton Institute for the Study of...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2012 | Evangelization, Technology: Issues and Uses
Social media can reduce activism to a fad– something that we take part in because a particular Twitter hashtag is trending, a video has become viral, or a Facebook Cause has become popular. It can ignore the hard work that has been taking place over decades and...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Wanda is what’s known as the “working poor”. She rides three buses – a two and a half hour ride – just to get to her job every day. But she is grateful to have a job. And she is living in a shelter. Wanda never imagined she’s be...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
FoodFirst writes, “Walmart has decided to sell unlabeled, untested, Monsanto GMO sweet corn.” “Bt toxin works as an insecticide by disintegrating the lining of insects’ stomachs when they ingest the corn. What is this doing to the bodies of your...
