John Freund, CM
Author
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Who Are the Wise People In Your Life?
Hopefully, you are blessed to have some wise people in your life!
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Don’t You Understand?
I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”
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How My Father taught me about “Our Father”
A seminarian opened my eyes! Some 50+ years ago, I was his supervisor in what was then called a field education program. He was sharing something that dawned on him after visiting a local prison.
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“Caller Unknown”… the Body of Christ
If you own a mobile phone, it is safe to say you have gotten your share of “unknown caller” notifications.
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Re-evaluating Childhood Beliefs
I would be surprised if you haven’t re-evaluated some of your childhood beliefs.
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A Master Class – The Gift of Jesus’ Spirit
Some time ago I wrote of my experience with a master teacher. The subject was something I thought I knew. In fact, it was a subject I first “mastered“ when I was about 6 or 7.
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Wildfires – Transforming Physical and Personal Landscapes
This Vincentian Mindwalk explores a vastly more powerful and long-lasting wildfire, that has lasted over 2000 years and transformed over two billion lives today.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: “The Colors of Charity” • 1
This series is a visual memory of the art exhibition “The Colors of Charity,” which was on exhibit from 15 December 2017 to 25 February 2018 at the Collegio Alberoni of Piacenza.
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Questioning God’s First Question
Do you remember God’s first question? It’s one parents often ask their children. But it is also one that has many meanings according to the context.
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Memorial Day After Mass Shootings
My feelings have been all over the lot after two mass shootings. The more I learn, the more intense my feelings.