John Freund, CM
Author
Ever Wonder About Jesus’ Kindergarten?
There is so much I don’t know about the family we call The Holy Family and … Our Lady of Nazareth.
Your Favorite Image of God
Every family has favorites. Actually, there may be many favorites in a family depending on who you ask and their level of honesty.
How Big Is Your Dream?
“Will that be … small, regular, or super-sized?”
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
Vincent As a Seeker
Some time ago, I offered a reflection on “The Magi School For Seekers.” It was based on a homily Pope Francis gave, presenting the Magi as showing the path for modern-day “seekers.”
An 8-year-old Jesus Figure
We all know the story of a young Jesus who amazed the learned rabbis in the temple.
Pope Francis – Mothers Keep Things Together!
“The scandal of the manger” – A New Year’s “mindwalk” using the words of Pope Francis.
Lessons Learned From a “Street Priest!”
Some words stay with you for a lifetime! Sometimes front and center. Other times, they sit just beneath the surface… like a quiet motor doing its job unnoticed.
Why Am I a Vincentian Priest?
I see… and read… many posts asking “Why I Am (Not) a Catholic.” I also hear of former Vocation Directors saying that this time must be a tough time for Vocation Directors.
Did Jesus Contradict Himself?
The editors of Commonweal caught my attention! The editorial titled “Advent in a Time of War” pointed to a contradiction I had never thought of.