John Freund, CM

Vincentian Prayer Images: Lamps Lit

by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What enabled Vincent to keep his lamps lit in the face of trgedy? What can we learn from him?

Think Like a Mother

by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

There’s a simple and powerful way to confront the world’s most pressing crises, says women’s rights activist Yifat Susskind in a Ted Talk – think like a mother!

Vincentian Solidarity Against COVID-19

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 7, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

Vincentian solidarity against COVID-19: 13 Houses Campaign and Coronavirus The "13 Houses" Campaign is expanding due to COVID-19 to support the poorest of the poor and the homeless. All monies raised by the Famvin Homeless Alliance through Depaul International will be...

Identity Politics In the Early Church

by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

We often read Acts 6 with a focus on the institution of the diaconate without realizing that the underlying problem was one of race, class, etc. Let’s read Acts 6 as a solution to the identity politics in the early church.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Ordinary People Serving From the Midst of Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Vincent would remind us today that we walk in that tradition today as ordinary people bringing Good News in the midst of our daily lives.

Vocation Sunday With Pope Francis and Two Vincentians

by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday.. Read how keys points affected one Vincentian.

Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

What can I do in this time of social distancing? The highly committed and knowledgeable folks at Invisible People offer many ways you can contribute to the welfare of homeless people in your community— all while maintaining social distance. Here is what I learned from...

The Reality of the Church – Then… and Now

by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

The church of almost 2000 years ago Many times we think of an idealized version of the early community as presented in the second chapter Acts 2:42 and repeated in the fourth chapter Acts 4:32 to highlight the importance for St. Luke. ... they devoted themselves to...