“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis

by John Freund, CM | October 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
by John Freund, CM | October 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | October 7, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections | 3 Comments
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
by John Freund, CM | June 24, 2015 | Formation | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
In a beautiful document on the call to human community, Pope Francis offers the “Good Samaritan” as a lens through which we can look at the many serious problems of a polarized and insensitive world.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2015 | Formation
Pope Francis - See, Judge, Act A prominent theologian remarks on the structure of the encyclical Laudato Si of Pope...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2015 | Formation
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets. No matter where one stands the Pope’s encyclical “Laudato Si” generated lots of attention even before its release.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, News
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 29, 2014 | Pope
The Vatican, through the pope's press spokesman, announced that Pope Francis is working on his first encyclical, dealing with the environment. Not surprising that he chose this topic since it is a theme he has often broached. On March 16, 2013, Francis stated he chose...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2013 | Church
Here is an official summary of Pope Francis' first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei”, published today, July 5th, 2013 and signed on June 29th of the same year. --- --- --- Lumen fidei – The light of faith (LF) is the first Encyclical signed by Pope Francis. Divided into four...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2013 | Church
Rome Reports writes....Lumen Fidei, or the 'Light of Faith' is the title of Pope Francis' first encyclical. The document, which reflects on the 'Year of Faith' was started by Benedict XVI when he was still Pope. After his resignation, the document was passed on to...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2013 | Pope
http://en.romereports.com The Vatican announced that Pope Francis' first encyclical will be titled 'Lumen Fidei,' which translates to 'The Light of Faith.' The encyclical was started by Benedict XVI when he was still Pope. Francis finished it, describing it as a...
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Pope Francis writing encyclical on poverty... “Benedict XVI is finishing writing the encyclical on faith which will be signed by Pope Francis. Following this, he himself will prepare his first encyclical on the poor: Beati pauperes,” Bishop Luigi Martella of the...