Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
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Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle
by John Freund, CM | October 7, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 3 Comments
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
Reflections on Laudato Si´
by Sr. Donna Geernaert, SC | October 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
A collaborative spirit is evident in Pope Francis’ writing and publication of his encyclical, Laudato si´: on Care for our Common Home.
The Church Is No Expert…
by John Freund, CM | October 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Pope Francis call us to explore together how our Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.
New Series: The Vincentian Family & Laudato Si’
by Jim Paddon, Sr. Carol DeAngelo, Sr. Donna Geernaert | September 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
When we read Laudato Si’ as Vincentians, there exists an opportunity to explore this letter from a viewpoint that many may not be aware of or fully appreciate.
Making Sense Of What Just Happened
by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Are you the only one in the world who has not heard what is going on in (Washington?)” (Luke 24:18) People from around the world are trying to make sense of recent events. I offer some resources for reflection.
The Pope Video • At the Service of Human Fraternity
by .famvin | Jan 9, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: At the Service of Human Fraternity.
Pope Francis: Communicating Hope and Trust in our Time
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 28, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
In our Vincentian Family Commissions meetings last week in Rome, one of the topics raised and discussed on more than one occasion was communications. Questions discussed were how are we communicating across commissions, how we are communicating with the Vincentian...
Pope Adds New Urgent Intention to Monthly Prayers
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 14, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
After launching the first video series on his monthly prayer intentions last year, Pope Francis has decided to make some changes for 2017 by going back to an older system focusing on just one intention rather than two. However, true to form, he has also added a...
Pope Francis’ “Misericordia et Misera” and our Vincentian Life
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 26, 2016 | Formation, News, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Misericordia et Misera is the title of the new apostolic letter of Pope Francis, presented on November 21. The letter begins with a profound reflection on two evangelical texts that speak of God's mercy: the encounter of Jesus and the adulteress (Jn 8:1-11) and the...
A Jesuit Pope – Franciscan? … Vincentian?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
John Allen pens an article entitled, A reminder that this Jesuit pope is also highly Franciscan. As always, I find his reflections thoughtful. Yes, Pope Francis is a Jesuit to his core, from his spirituality to his leadership style, and that's especially clear now as...
Exploring the Catholic-Lutheran Relationship
by Elizabeth Astridge | Nov 1, 2016 | News
Rome was not built in a day! Nor can 500 year old rifts be healed in one visit. But once again Pope Francis is reaching out to another periphery - exploring the Catholic- Lutheran relationship. Time will tell what fruit will come of this journey. Sr. Susan K. Wood, a...
Pope Francis Celebrates the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul with the Vincentian Family
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 1, 2016 | News, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., Superior General, participated in the Eucharist Pope Francis celebrated in the chapel at the House of Santa Marta, Vatican, on the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, September 27, 2016. On the homily of Pope Francis for that day, L'Osservatore...
Mother Teresa, Pope Francis and the Vincentian Connection
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
There are some great insights into St. Vincent de Paul and Mother Teresa in Saint Vincent de Paul and Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta - Two Saints for Our Time found on our partner site "We are Vincentians" (vincentians.com). More insights can be had by reflecting...
Can You Say No to Pope Francis on September 1?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2016 | Church, News, Pope
September 1, Pope Francis asks us to pray for creation. Last year Pope Francis declared September 1st as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis states that “The annual World Day of Prayer...
Pope’s Intention – Sports, a Culture of Encounter
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2016 | Church, News, Pope
“Sports make it possible to build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace,” says the Holy Father. “I dream of sports as the practice of human dignity, turned into a vehicle of fraternity. Do we exercise together this prayer intention?” On the...