by John Freund, CM | Aug 24, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The international site of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul post the following information on their participation in World Youth Day. The Vincentian Youth Meetings started at night on the 18th July. A thousand members representing 22 countries throughout the world...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Several weeks ago, I alerted you to the fact that members of Congress would be in recess between August 5 and September 9. Since we are in the midst of that recess, I am again asking that you use this time for prayer, collaboration, and personal contact with your...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul –Â Disaster Relief – Southern Alberta Flood of 2013 Vincentians rally quickly to assist the families in need from this disaster started very quickly after the flood. Bishop Henry of the Diocese of Calgary involved SSVP in...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Australia needs an Anti-Poverty Strategy according to SVDP Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. “Nearly 13 per cent of our population is living in poverty, including over half a million children. “The members of the St Vincent de Paul Society cannot be silent...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 20, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Lynn L’Heureux’s reflections this week might be summed up as praying from the heart… Book of Love – Faith of the Heart – Internal Flame – Mary Glory and Grace Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Dear Vincentian Family and...