John Freund, CM
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Do you pray for systemic change?
When was the last time you prayed for the success of systemic change? Do you pray for systemic change? By now we are all familiar with Pope Francis asking people to pray for him from his very first appearance as Pope. He is also encouraging us to pray. A question for...
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6 seminarians killed in Nigeria
The Provincial Secretary, Nigeria wrote to the Superior General with the sad news that six seminarians were killed in Nigeria.
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Refugees – a battle of values
The battle of values of fear and solidarity will be addressed in an international workshop: "Religious and Migration in the 21st Century: Perspectives, Response and Challenges." Sponsored in part by the Congregation of the Mission, this workshop is aimed at bringing...
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Vincent and mentors
Vincent and mentors Most readers of this website have heard many stories of St. Vincent, some true and others reflect the thought patterns of early biographers. I would like to set aside historical issues and approach selected incidents in Vincent’s life through the...
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Social Justice in the Bible
Given that Pope Francis’ words and actions draw people’s attention to issues of social justice this reposting of an article by Dominik Markl SJ titled
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Can you explain this systemic change?
If someone asked you, could you explain systemic change without a lot of words? Here is a simple set of resources that go a long way. Three quick slide shows where the pictures tell the story with a minimum of words. A restaurant, a flat tire and a broken ankle - each...
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A Vincentian challenged by Pope’s visit to Mexico
I must admit I am challenged by Pope Francis' visit to Mexico. Why? Because he is shining a light on the margins. "Pope Francis will visit some of the most marginalized communities in Mexico and seek to bring hope to a country suffering from crime, corruption and...
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Abraham’s Tent on Vincentian Campuses
The call to erect "Abraham's tent" on Vincentian campuses is an unrecognized opportunity for conversion, evangelization and mutual dialogue. In “Hospitality on a Vincentian Campus: Welcoming the Stranger Outside Our Tent,” a forthcoming article in Vincentian Heritage,...
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Vincentian Center hosts poverty conference
The Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John’s—along with the faculty Vincentian Research Fellows—hosted the daylong event, entitled “Care for Our Common Home: The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor.” Approximately 240 participants, attendees,...
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Vincentian Leader – Laudato Si – Blueprint for the 21st Century Vincentian
Vincentians in Partnership the Vincentian Family in Great Britain hosted three sessions by Vincentian Leader, Sr. Caroljean Willie, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. These presented an important opportunity to hear about and discuss Pope Francis' Encyclical 'Laudato...