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.
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by John Freund, CM | January 21, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
by John Freund, CM | January 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.
by John Freund, CM | January 14, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
I have rarely if ever, thought of a 21st century 8-year-old as a Jesus figure.
by John Freund, CM | January 12, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In the back of my head, I have wondered why Jesus was baptized. After all, Jesus is the Son of God. He is sinless. There had to be something more.
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.
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.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
I thought I was finished with the feast of the Epiphany for this year. Then I read the text of Pope Francis’ homily on the feast.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Church has begun a three-year process focused on not only truly listening to each other.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Sometimes we wish we were among those who walked with Jesus 2000 years ago. Pope Francis boldly says… even today we do walk with them.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The most effective reporters highlight the impact on the life and concerns of a viewer. Pope Francis seems to instinctively do the same.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years I have reflected on that wonderful phrase of Pope Francis – “the saints next door.”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
That day, as Jesus sat in the temple precincts, what impressed him? What caught his eye?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
A big storm approaches. The weatherman urges everyone to get to higher ground. In his rectory, a priest says, “I won’t worry, God will save me.”