John Freund, CM

A Baby Changes Everything

by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Having a baby is a life-changer. It bears repeating. A baby changes everything. One baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!

Ever Wanted a Do-over?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

Ever Wanted a Do-over? Vincent did! I suspect we all have. How about helping others rebuild their lives by speaking out on their behalf?

Is Advent Missing In Action?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The Incredibly Shrinking Season of Advent We have incredibly shrinking airline seats, middle class, paychecks, computers, glaciers, and even, it seems, our planet. Articles have been written about each of the above. But so far, I have not come across an article on our...

What Happens to Thanks after Thanksgiving Day?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

The forgetfulness of “Thanks” the day after Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving with Mary – Celebrating God’s Upside Down World

by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Mary’s thanksgiving hymn is actually a hymn celebrating God’s “systemic change” of seeing things as God sees things … and an invitation to live it in our lives.

Pope Francis’ Annual Day of the Poor and the Heart of St. Vincent

by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections

There must be a big smile in St. Vincent’s heart! When Pope Francis pours out his heart about the meaning of the annual World Day of the Poor his words resonate with themes close to the heart of Vincent.