John Freund, CM
Author
“… In Name Only”?
Do we have a “cafeteria mentality” when choosing what it means to be a Catholic?
Does “Good News” Call for Change?
Do we realize that personal transformation is the seed for systemic change?
Vincentian Prayer Images: Doing What We Can
What holds me back from doing what I can? Do I pray that we live this heritage today?
Seeing Potential and Fostering It In Young People
It has been written of Frederic Ozanam: “While innovators wore themselves out with theories for changing the world, these young men set about climbing up to the floors where the misery of the poor hid.”
How Blend Systemic Change and a “Culture of Encounter”?
How do offer I friendship, provide holistic service, and serve as advocates for those who are poor?
Vincentian Prayer Images: Frederic Ozanam and Concern for Workers
The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.
A Reflection on Recent Events in Our Country
Michael Thompson, Bowie, MD, an affiliate of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise, USA offers his personal reflections on recent events in our country.
Our Father – A Radical Prayer?
The kingdom is waking up to being sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters to one another. In a polarized world what could be a more radical change in consciousness?
Vincentian Prayer Images: Charity AND Justice
Vincent saw the bigger picture than just that presented by an immediate need!
That “Other” Virus
I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.