John Freund, CM
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Another Look At Dented Coins
Who are the dented coins in my life?
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Les Miserables – Vincentian Influences and Reflections
Les Miserables strikes a chord in Vincentians when they hear… To love another person is to see the face of God. Victor Hugo admired Vincent de Paul. He based the character of the Bishop on Vincent de Paul.
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Forgotten Truths About Mary the Mother of God
Viewing Mary not just in that one marvelous moment of the Annunciation but in the context of a lifetime of discipleship.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: God Speaking To Our Hearts
How often do we thank God for speaking to our hearts?
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From “Thanks” to “Giving” – An Ancient Tradition
The tradition of “thanksgiving” is not new. It has deep roots in the Old Testament and especially the New Testament. The Last Supper was a celebration of thanks but it was also a call to giving.
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Systemic Change Begins with Education
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Awareness of the Fire of God’s Love
How can I grow in the awareness of the fire of God’s love for me?
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Thinking Through the McCarrick Scandal
The “McCarrick Report” is gut-wrenching. How do we make sense of it? What can we learn?
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A Dangerous Reading of the Good Samaritan
A recent voter reflects on one of the most dangerous passages of the New Testament. – the parable of the Good Samaritan.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal
Can I recognize when I used common sense and when I was indiscreet?