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!

Vincentian Prayer Images: The Word Made Flesh in Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Does God’s word speak through our words and actions?

A Kind of Modern Apparition of Mary

by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal unveiled a thoroughly revised website. It is a major step forward in using digital media to spread devotion to Mary.

Speaking of the Elephant in the Room…

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

A reflection about the elephant in the room of our discussions of the Corona crisis….how the 500,000 homeless in our midst will be affected…

Working For the Credibility of the Gospel During Lent

by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Saint John Paul II said to Vincentians in 1986 “ …search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long-term solutions; adaptable and effective concrete solutions. By doing so, you will work for the...

Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Did Something About Homelessness

by John Freund, CM | Mar 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent faced a problem of homelessness in his day. It is amazing what he did! This is our heritage!

Can March Madness Teach Us Something About Lent?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

What lessons can we learn from March Madness? What is the goal of Lent – giving things up or waking up?

What Can We Do About Homelessness?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 5, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections, Systemic change

How can we blend sysemic change and a “culture of encounter” in serving the homeless.

Are You Part of the Problem?

by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Am I part of the problem... or part of the solution? How can I know? I recently read something attributed to Coretta Scott King, "It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.”...