Over the decades I have noticed that the connotation of “Cafeteria Catholic“ varies according to who is doing the calling and what the issue is.
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!
The Rosary As Scrapbook of Mary’s Memories
You all know what a scrapbook is. It is not about throwing away scraps. It is about keeping memories alive.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History III
Evangelization cannot be limited to announcing the word but must be done through deeds.
Do we play the short game or the long game?
It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History II
Saint Vincent believed that in imitation of Jesus, the essential mission of Christians is saving the poor.
Have You Tried Christianity?
It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,
How Christ-like Do You Think You Are?
When St. Paul asks us to “put on the mind of Christ” he has much more in mind than mouthing Jesus’ words.
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History I
Charity is mission.
The Courage to See Ourselves As God Sees Us?
Contemplation was something I had difficulty relating to. That is until the time I first came across the Jesuit Walter Burghardt’s description.
Dead Horse Theory
The tribal wisdom of the American Indians says that when you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.
