John Freund, CM
Author
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The Church of Corinth – is the Past Prologue?
In “The Tempest,” Shakespeare wrote, “What’s past is prologue!” Antonio is rationalizing the past as setting the stage for their next act, as a prologue does in a play.
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Distraction to Insight
I was implicitly taught to regard that as a distraction from focusing on the Body of Christ I just received. Suddenly, with insight, I became grateful for this “distraction”! What changed?
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Heard any Shocking Statements?
Heard any really “shocking statements” in the last 24 hours?
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Catholic Families: Are they Mirrors of God’s Love?
This Vincentian Mindwalk started out as a virtual journey to Rome for the 10th World Meeting of Families in 2022. To my surprise, it developed into a reflection on what the church can learn from “happy marriages.” I have had a life-long interest in the family as an...
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Independence Day – A Dangerous Memory?
Recently, I wandered through the corridors of my mind reflecting on Independence Day. I ran into Charles Dickens. His “Christmas Carol” has inspired many people to look at their lives through the lens of their past, future, and present.
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Part 2: Episcopal Message Resurfaces
Highlights from Part 2 of a truly prophetic forgotten document published by the U.S. Catholic Bishops more than a quarter-century ago.
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Part 1: Prophetic Episcopal Message Washes Up On a Beach
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I invite you to make your own judgment about how prophetic it was then … and still should be.
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New Wineskins
In this Vincentian Mindwalk, I share thoughts about the wineskins or frameworks of our thinking about God.
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What Wise People are in your Life?
A truly wise person helps you to see, and helps you step back to get perspective.
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My Father taught me about “Our Father”
At some level, I assumed all fathers were like my father. I have always loved and admired my father. Using the image of a loving father helped me understand God’s love.