John Freund, CM
Author
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St. Vincent Experienced War
St. Vincent was painfully aware of the dire situations he faced and the rich nuances of Vincent’s response. What can we learn from Vincent and Pope Francis’ responses?
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How My Idea of Lent Has Changed
I never used to think about Lent until Ash Wednesday and the ritual of receiving ashes. My earliest recollection of Lent is that I wanted it to be over.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXI
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
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Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?
One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.
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Did Listening To the Spirit Change People 2000 Years Ago?
We all know not listening changed the world. If not, grab your bible and read about Adam and Eve in Gen 2-3.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XX
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
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Could Teleportation Aid Bible Reading?
I sometimes wish I could be teleported back to the days of the early church and experience Jesus as they did.
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Star Wars and the Gospel of Luke
How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?
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Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIX
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
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The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality
We probably should thank Alka-Seltzer for a phrase used by most mothers. (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy School”)