Fratelli Tutti

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”?

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.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 4)

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.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 3)

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.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 2)

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.

Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 1)

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.

The Good Samaritan, Pair of Jesuits and St. Vincent

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.”

“Fratelli tutti” – New Encyclical of Pope Francis

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.

Pope Francis’ Encyclical Read as a Puzzle

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.

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