“…make up your mind to unite spiritual assistance to the corporal service you render.”
John Freund, CM
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John Freund is a Vincentian priest with a passion for promoting collaboration among the many people inspired by Saints Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and who welcomes your engagement. Share your ideas and experiences!
Pope Francis – Mothers Hold Things Together!
We hope that everything will be all right and then, like a bolt from the blue, an unexpected problem arises. Our expectations clash painfully with reality.
Pope Francis – Magi School of Seekers Visiting Professor
I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XVI
The Daughters of Charity should consider the poor as their lords and masters…
An Eight-year-old Jesus Figure
I have rarely if ever, thought of a 21st century 8-year-old as a Jesus figure.
If I were John the Baptist…
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XV
While the rich have many persons to serve them, the poor have no servants but the Daughters of Charity.
When Your Whole World Changes
We use the word “apocalyptic” to describe such catastrophic events. But that is not what the word apocalypse meant in biblical terms. Then it meant to reveal something new.
Pope Francis – A Different Approach To Peace?
Is Pope Francis taking a different approach in his message for the 2022 World Day for Peace?
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XIV
Missioners must live a life adapted to that of the poor.
