by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections, Vincentian Family
So often women seem instinctively to know exactly what is the next thing to do. “The women of the parish rushed to the aid of the family”. Almost 400 years ago on August 22, 1617 Vincent too did “the next thing”. Without realizing it he set in...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The following presentation on Saint Louise as a spiritual woman has been taken form a freshly translated  article of the same title. It focuses on the following four aspects of her spirituality: a woman inspired by the Spirit a woman of prayer and a woman who...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2013 | Justice and Peace
The following groups have joined with dozens of other groups to speak out against trafficking. Daughters of Charity, Prov. of St. Louise Daughters of Charity, Prov. of the West Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Sisters of Charity of Halifax Sisters of Charity of...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 9, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
On International Woman’s Day the AIC,  announced that they will gather in Bangkok  to foster education for women as a tool to long-lasting poverty alleviation. The AIC, the first of Vincent dePaul’s foundations, International Assembly of the Delegates March...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
With all the attention on violence in video games it is refreshing to see games that are forces for good. Half the Sky Movement: The Game is a Facebook adventure that raises awareness and funds to empower women and girls across the...