by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2013 | Pope
Pope Francis asks a telling question… “when you give alms do you look in the eyes of the people you give them to?” “… the important thing is not looking at them from afar, or helping from afar. No, no! It is going to encounter them. This is the... by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2013 | Pope, Vincentian Family
Catholic blogger Lisa M. HendeyF offer 5 Easy Ways to Love the Poor in Honor of His Pontificate She writes… “As someone who’d strongly considered cashing in her frequent flyer miles to be at the Vatican for his installation, his words have challenged me...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Justice and Peace
As I was admiring with pride this piece of art created by my talented Grandniece Michelle Mueller (Facebook) I recalled a Catholic News service report (since taken down) discussing how taking action to promote immigration reform is a form of almsgiving during Lent. It...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2013 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers a selection of quotes from our founders on prayer, fasting and almsgiving Click on graphic. (Also click here to download or view it in a different format.) Almsgiving via Vincentian branches in the USA Here are some quick links to donate online to...
