by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2007 | Church, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Labor Day is a “time to recommit in our own small ways – to our own work, to treat others justly, and to defend the lives, dignity, and rights of workers, especially the most vulnerable. This is a requirement of our faith and a way to advance the promise of...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2007 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
A YouTube piece, The Sending, intersperses scenes from the classic 1947 award-winning movie “Monsieur Vincent” with scenes from the contemporary struggles of the poor in the Philippines. It was added to YouTube in July, 2007 by someone who has chosen the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Come together – Change the World – “Don’t just ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself how you can come alive!” This is the tag line of a new “Social Entrepreneurs” and “social networking” website....
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The de Paul Leadership Project is requesting submissions that illustrate how Vincentian values and leadership principles inform your leadership practice and influence your organization. Vincent de Paul is well known for his service to the poor in 17th century France:...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“Nine hundred years ago, our (Benedictine) forefathers were charged with making ink and creating the tools for illuminating manuscripts,” said McCoy, 40, chief executive of the company they would found. “We figured, ‘Why can’t we do the...
