John Freund, CM

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXIII

by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.

Please Don’t Feed the Trolls

by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

In the language of the internet, a troll is a person who makes inflammatory, insincere, or otherwise off-topic comments in a social setting.

Lent – Call to Change Our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

On Ash Wednesday we were basically told two things

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXII

by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.

Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian

by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections

I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about

St. Vincent Experienced War

by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

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?

How My Idea of Lent Has Changed

by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

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.

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXI

by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.

Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

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.