John Freund, CM
Author
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Anyone Listening?
Listening is more than waiting for a chance to respond or rebut the other.
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Which are you? A “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” and “Big Picture.”
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“Real Families”
In my active years of helping families, I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
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Mary’s Magnificat and God’s Dangerous Dream
This title of Mary Mother of the Church takes us beyond the magnificent privilege of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus.
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Clocks Versus the Time In Our Heads
Changing your clocks, watches, and iPhone settings might not be as important as you think. Before you panic about being out of sync for your 9:00 am meeting, hear me out!
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Mothers and Mary – Model For Us As Church
This week let’s look at how Mary modeled living life as Church.
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Post-COVID Modern Day Rip Van Winkles
The “digital revolution” began some 50 years ago depending upon which milestone you choose. We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
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Mothers – Lessons Mary Learned and Teaches
What do mothers do all day? They do so much! Often mothers can’t remember all the things they do for the family.
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A Transforming Surprise – Encounter With Jesus
Jesus’ disciples experienced a transforming surprise. They became aware of being loved. That encounter opened their eyes … and they ran to tell others about it!
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A Parable of the Bike
The author’s reflections did not refer to pleasant bike rides in the safety of a park. He speaks of the hostility and risks faced by bike riders on busy city streets or highways.