Holy Year of Mercy – Count the ways communicating Divine Mercy
Evangelii Gaudium
Ever Given Up On a Dream?
by John Freund, CM | February 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Pope Francis, in “Envisioning and engendering an Open World,” presents a world where we move beyond the original fault of self-centeredness to recognizing the worth of every human person.
Holy Year of Mercy – Count the ways communicating Divine Mercy
by John Freund, CM | April 9, 2015 | Church, News, Pope | 0 Comments
Holy Year of Mercy – Count the ways communicating Divine Mercy
Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor
by John Freund, CM | January 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy)
by John Freund, CM | December 27, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy) – Kelly Wahlquist’s path through Pope Francis’ landmark presentation Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy).
Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Cardinal whispered to Pope – Don’t forget the poor
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy)
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy) – Kelly Wahlquist’s path through Pope Francis’ landmark presentation Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy).
“The joys and hopes” – Gaudium et Spes begins its 50 year
by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“The joys and hopes” – Gaudium et Spes (Vatican II) begins its 50th year – How does the church based on a document two thousand years old, relate that past to the present?” There are two joyful authoritative answers to that “Gaudium et Spes” and “Evangelii Gaudium”.
Pope urges activists to struggle against ‘structural causes’ of poverty
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Pope Francis urged an international gathering of grassroots social activists to struggle against the “structural causes” of poverty and inequality, with a “revolutionary” program drawn from the Gospels.
Go Out To All The World
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Formation
Just as the members of the early Church were called to bring 'The Way' to all peoples of the day, so are we called to bring Christ into our world today. This pre-Pentecost theme will be the last submission of the series of reflections on The Gospel Of Joy that ran...
No To An Economy Of Exclusion
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2014 | Formation
No To An Economy Of Exclusion - A visual meditation on Pope Francis and Joy of the Gospel. As we stand in the middle of the Easter season between Palm Sunday and Pentecost, are we allowing ourselves to be changed by the miraculous events of the risen Jesus? Are not...
Infinite sadness, infinite love
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation
Pope Frances states that: "A true missionary, who never ceases to be a disciple, knows that Jesus walks with him, speaks to him, breathes with him, works with him." In this post-resurrection period, can we, like the disciples of Emmaus have our infinite sadness cured...
Poor and Poverty in Evangelii Gaudium
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A view of Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy from South America… The Poor and Poverty in Evangelii Gaudium by Víctor Codina, SJ. The thought provoking article covers 10 points.
Joy Ever New – Joy Ever Shared
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
A Joy Ever New - A Joy Which Is Shared. Sr. Ellen LaCapria, DC continues her weekly visual prayer reflection.As we continue to bask in the glow of the Easter Resurrection our response to the risen Christ is a resounding Alleluia! Pope Frances shares that he never...
With blood on our hands?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2014 | Formation
The somber realization that the crucifixion of innocent humans happens on a daily basis is sobering. We are approaching a week that encompasses our salvation history, including the hope of the eucharistic banquet, the healing of the crucifixion (by his wounds we are...
Baptism and Solidarity
by John Freund, CM | Apr 3, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about ambiguity. This image arose from her reflection on #75 in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the fifth installment of her weekly artistic variations on her community seal. -...