John Freund, CM
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What Is Truth?
Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
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Making Sense Of What Just Happened
“Are you the only one in the world who has not heard what is going on in (Washington?)” (Luke 24:18) People from around the world are trying to make sense of recent events. I offer some resources for reflection.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Living in the Presence of God
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton reminds us to live in the presence of God.
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Can Catholics Lead In Healing the Nation?
This morning I read John Allen’s reflection in Crux about an opportunity and a challenge for Catholics to play a major role in healing our deeply divided nation.
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Is Your Glass Half Empty… Or Half Full?
True optimism is the ability to see the emptiness of half the glass while choosing to focus on the fullness of the other half of the glass.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: God’s Language
God speaks to us in the lives of people we meet!
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The Pay It Forward Plan for Peace
Jesus’ mission was all abou teaching us to pay it forward. After all, God has first loved us and wants us to share that gift in our lives! Isn’t this what Jesus did? And it changed and is changing the world!
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What Size is Your Dream?
Let us not settle only for what is necessary. The Lord does not want us to narrow our horizons or to remain parked on the roadside of life. He wants us to race boldly and joyfully towards lofty goals.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Prayers and Resolutions
What can I do to live in a kingdom where all are truly welcomed as God has welcomed me?
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Recognizing the Child Jesus Today
Some stories need no comments. Here is the story of a new mother recognizing who she was caring for…