“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”.
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).
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...
Ambiguity – Being credible and the common good
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2014 | Formation
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about ambiguity. This image arose from her reflection on #65 in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the fourth installment of her weekly artistic variations on her community seal....
“Are you listening?”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
As part of her ongoing series devoted to visual prayer digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers another visual aid to enter into contemplation about the art of listening. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the third...
“The Excluded Are Still Waiting”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2014 | Formation
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about those excluded and trapped in cycles of poverty. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis' Gospel of Joy. This is the second installment of her weekly artistic...