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.
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by John Freund, CM | February 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
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.
by John Freund, CM | February 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
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).
by John Freund, CM | February 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
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.
by John Freund, CM | January 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
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.
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).
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.
by René Stockman | Nov 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 4 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
by René Stockman | Nov 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 3 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
by René Stockman | Nov 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 2 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
by René Stockman | Oct 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 1 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti,” followed by a more personal reflection.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 10, 2020 | Formation, News
Last Sunday, October 4, the third encyclical of Pope Francis was presented, entitled “Fratelli tutti” in which the Holy Father reflects on fraternity and social friendship.
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.