John Freund

Did We Outgrow Nativity Scenes?

by John Freund, CM | December 12, 2025 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.

Don’t You Understand?

by John Freund, CM | June 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”

Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?

by John Freund, CM | February 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments

One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.

Did Listening To the Spirit Change People 2000 Years Ago?

by John Freund, CM | February 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

We all know not listening changed the world. If not, grab your bible and read about Adam and Eve in Gen 2-3.

Don’t You Understand?

by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I never gave much thought to what is involved when I hear or ask the question, “Don’t you understand?”

Who Is Pope Francis Listening To?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

One of the great games in the press, both secular and religious, is wondering who Pope Francis listens to on matters of pastoral care for the entire Church.

Did Listening To the Spirit Change People 2000 Years Ago?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We all know not listening changed the world. If not, grab your bible and read about Adam and Eve in Gen 2-3.

Could Teleportation Aid Bible Reading?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

I sometimes wish I could be teleported back to the days of the early church and experience Jesus as they did.

Star Wars and the Gospel of Luke

by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?

The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality

by John Freund, CM | Feb 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We probably should thank Alka-Seltzer for a phrase used by most mothers. (It seems they all went to the same “Mommy School”)

Claiming the Gift of Vincent’s Charism

by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

Vincent was also a genius in organizing and networking. His passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humility that invited others to share their gifts.

My Favorite Image of God

by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

As I look back over my life I realize how, over time, my relationship to God has emphasized one or another person of the Trinity.

Pope Francis – Mothers Hold Things Together!

by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections

We hope that everything will be all right and then, like a bolt from the blue, an unexpected problem arises. Our expectations clash painfully with reality.