Compassion literally means “to suffer together.”
Systemic change
Are You a “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
by John Freund, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture.”
Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?
by John Freund, CM | March 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Our “Real Families”
by John Freund, CM | March 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Please Don’t Feed the Trolls
by John Freund, CM | March 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
In the language of the internet, a troll is a person who makes inflammatory, insincere, or otherwise off-topic comments in a social setting.
Pope Francis – The Poor Are True Evangelizers
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Sometimes we wish we were among those who walked with Jesus 2000 years ago. Pope Francis boldly says… even today we do walk with them.
The Poor Will Always Be With You??
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
Mark’s Gospel – Coping With a New Normal
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Mark, as any good pastor would, uses Jesus stories circulating in oral tradition to help a community understand how the gospel is “good news”… even in the face of catastrophe and persecution.
Why Did Jesus Ask So Many Questions?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus’ communication style focused on two things: He told great stories and asked great questions!
Vincentian Embodiment of the Jesus Movement
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change
Thinking about the Vincentian Movement as being rooted in an awareness of God’s love which radiates out in widening circles.
Can Stories Change the World?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Parents learn quickly the power of story as a pacifier. But the stories also shape values. Stories and the lived stories of our example are how we learn our values. Jesus knew the power of stories! Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
August 6 – Transfiguration… or… Disfiguration?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Transfiguration – Disfiguration. We have a choice. Which light will we walk in?
Sisters Challenging Me To Think More!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.
How Can You See … But Not See?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The quick answer is… find a pair of rose-colored glasses.
Vincent Outgrew “Zip Code” Politics!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent grew beyond his original ministry zip code!
Lawyer? Vincentian? Vincentian Lawyers!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A National Association of Vincentian Lawyers already exists in Peru. And others are springing up in other Latin American countries. Many hope to form an International Association of Vincentian Lawyers.