John Freund, CM
Author
Real or Fake – Spotting the Difference
Sometimes, it is very difficult to spot the difference between the “real thing” or an imitation.
Have Catholics Seen Such Polarization Before?
There is so much polarization in our world today. And it is not just political.
Street-level Encounters – a Parable
Do we look people in the eye? We certainly look some people in the eye… especially when we are in a loving relationship with them.
Changing Our Clocks, Fast-forwards and Do-overs
Changing Clocks! It is a semi-annual ritual in many parts of the world. I suspect most of us sleep through it.
Star Wars, the Nones, and the Good News
I wonder how many people are aware that Star Wars has grossed over 65 Billion dollars over the years. But I also wonder how many know why George Lucas created the first in this wildly popular franchise.
Unfinished Family Business?
Have you had someone close to you die? One with whom you had unfinished business?
NATO As No Action – Talk Only
In this Mindwalk, I would like to explore this alternate definition of the acronym usually associated with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Shocking document bishops signed in the Catacombs 60 years ago
I did not have any special expectations of Vatican II when I was ordained just months before the Council concluded. Pope St. John XXIII certainly had expectations of Vatican II!
What was your mother’s special recipe?
Nobody could make (fill in your favorite meal )… at least not like she did. There was something special about it. You can still almost taste it.
If Jesus’ Mother Had a Scrapbook
We all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about simple scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.