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.
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!
Systemic Change Begins with Education
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
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?
Thinking Through the McCarrick Scandal
The “McCarrick Report” is gut-wrenching. How do we make sense of it? What can we learn?
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.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Common Sense Or Indiscreet Zeal
Can I recognize when I used common sense and when I was indiscreet?
Elections and the Parable of the Blind Men
I offer this post from ancient Indian tradition for your reflection.
St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
A Wheel or a Ladder?
A video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty.
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Can I Learn From Covid?
A student asks St. Vincent, “What can I learn from Covid?”
