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!

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XIII

by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent is burning with a spark of the same fire as burns in God.

The Gift and Challenge of Vincentian Imagination

by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

We talk, perhaps too glibly, of the Vincentian charism. For a moment, I would like to reframe the conversation. Let’s talk about the Vincentian imagination!

Catechetical Sunday – Beyond Prepping For a “Regents Exam”

by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

This reflection started out as a reflection on Catechetical Sunday but wandered off into a reflection on the mind of Christ. I finally came full circle and thought of catechesis as helping someone put on the mind of Christ.

Vincentian Prayer Images: What Moved Saint Vincent? XII

by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

“We really must give ourselves to God…”

Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Is “Our Father” a Challenging Prayer? It was for the early Church. Pope Francis thinks it is a challenge for today. Let’s listen to voices we don’t normally listen to.

Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?

by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change

Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”