How many of us are aware of the problem Luke was addressing with his gospel?
John Freund
The “Broccoli Approach” to Synodality
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
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.
Pope Francis – A Different Approach To Peace?
Is Pope Francis taking a different approach in his message for the 2022 World Day for Peace?
The Visitation as “Paying it forward”
In her visitation journey to Elizabeth, Mary was simply “paying her gift forward” by offering her elderly cousin much welcomed assistance.
From Christ’s Mass to Merry Christmas… and Back
A visitor from outer space might be forgiven for not seeing the connection between what happened 2000 years ago and the last week of December each year.
Have We Outgrown Nativity Scenes?
A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.
Who Wants To Change Your Way of Thinking?
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking.
What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
It was a moment I think most of us dreaded. In the later stages of formation some 60 years ago I remember hearing the words “Mr. Freund please.”
Does Jesus Want Us to Build Back Better?
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
What Is It like At a Papal Audience?
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
Whatever Became of Sin… and Compassion?
Compassion literally means “to suffer together.”
