How do those who are poor “send us back to our poverty”?
John Freund, CM
Author
How Build Community in our Divided World?
A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).
It’s All Pope Francis’ Fault!
Since last October Jesus’ “story” has found a home in my heart to a degree I never expected. And it is all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story. What a challenge to change my way of thinking.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Seeing With God’s Eyes
God grant us the grace to see things as you do!
A Sight For Sore Eyes
An environment of survival withers the hearts of our elderly, taking away their ability to dream. In this way, it cripples the prophecy that our young are called to proclaim and work to achieve.
Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Involved Everyone
One of the forgotten truths about Vincent is that he never allowed himself to be trapped in ministerial silos. Rather, he was skilled in engaging a wide spectrum of people.
Repairers of a House Divided
Repairers of a House Divided offers Catholics and indeed all Christians timely reflections and 7 biblical habits for Catholics to remedy a torn country.
What Paul, Vincent de Paul, and Martin Luther King Never Dreamed
We all get surprised by life and its ups and downs. We are often forced to rethink our dreams. Sometimes we discover or rediscover our mission through these ups and downs.
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Would Vincent Say Today
What do you think he might say if you asked him about recent events in our world?