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Pledging a “Better Kind of Politics”?

by John Freund, CM | September 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Pope Francis calls us to “build a better kind of politics”. The USCCB suggest almost a “12 step program” for building community as envisaged when we truly commit to what we pray for in the “Our Father.”

I Can’t Do Everything!

by John Freund, CM | March 3, 2021 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments

I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.

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.

Can We Recognize Ourselves?

by John Freund, CM | February 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Can we recognize ourselves as modern “passers-by”?

I Can’t Do Everything!

by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2021 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family

I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.

Ever Given Up On a Dream?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

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.

Can We Recognize Ourselves?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Can we recognize ourselves as modern “passers-by”?

Connecting Lent, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.

How Build Community in our Divided World?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

A quick foray into various styles of conflict resolution suggests that there are two major concerns underlying how people approach conflict- concern for self (assertiveness) and concern for others (empathy).

It’s All Pope Francis’ Fault!

by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Since last October Jesus’ “story” has found a home in my heart to a degree I never expected. And it is all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story. What a challenge to change my way of thinking.

Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?

Making Sense Of What Just Happened

by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

“Are you the only one in the world who has not heard what is going on in (Washington?)” (Luke 24:18) People from around the world are trying to make sense of recent events. I offer some resources for reflection.