by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation
Pope Frances states that: “A true missionary, who never ceases to be a disciple, knows that Jesus walks with him, speaks to him, breathes with him, works with him.” In this post-resurrection period, can we, like the disciples of Emmaus have our infinite...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Those chosen to lead the congregation for the next five years are: Sister Brendalee Boisvert, Congregation Leader, Sister Stella Chafe, Assistant Congregation Leader, Sister Donna Brady, Sister Florence Kennedy, and Sister Joanne O’Regan as Councillors. The newly... by Ross Dizon | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Third Sunday of Easter (A), May 4, 2014 – Acts 2, 14. 22-33; 1 Pt 1, 17-21; Lk 24, 13-35 You were ransomed … with the precious blood of Christ (1 Pt 1, 18-19) Wrapped up in our worries and interests, we do not recognize the Risen One in the stranger who joins us. But... by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
The following prayer service was used at a Vincentian Family Gathering with Fr. Gregory Gay at the conclusion of his formal visitation of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province. Opening Song: “We are the Light of the World (Greif) Opening Prayer Leader: Lord...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2014 | Pope, Vincentian Family
The Surprising Humor of St. John XXIII – Father James Martin. SJ writes on the US Bishops blog… One night, in the late 1980s, during a retreat as a first-year Jesuit novice, I was poking around the retreat house library when I should have been praying. By...