Gospel Joy
Keeping Things That Spark Joy
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Keep things that spark joy and get rid of the rest” is the mantra of people seeking to declutter their lives. What sparked joy in St. Vincent and St. Louise?
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy)
by John Freund, CM | December 27, 2014 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy) – Kelly Wahlquist’s path through Pope Francis’ landmark presentation Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy).
Plane crash at Vincentian Mission in Papua New Guinea
by John Freund, CM | September 21, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The plane was chartered by Vincentian priest Fr Vlad working in the mountains to bring them supplies. … the irony is that the plan took off in a Vincentian parish and crash landed in another Vincentian parish.
Gospel Joy and Vincentian International Missions
by John Freund, CM | July 6, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“Gospel Joy” tells the little known stories of Vincentian Fathers and Brothers who have committed themselves to sharing Gospel Joy in some of the remotest and forgotten areas of the planet
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12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy)
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy) – Kelly Wahlquist’s path through Pope Francis’ landmark presentation Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy).
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Plane crash at Vincentian Mission in Papua New Guinea
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The plane was chartered by Vincentian priest Fr Vlad working in the mountains to bring them supplies. … the irony is that the plan took off in a Vincentian parish and crash landed in another Vincentian parish.
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Gospel Joy and Vincentian International Missions
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
“Gospel Joy” tells the little known stories of Vincentian Fathers and Brothers who have committed themselves to sharing Gospel Joy in some of the remotest and forgotten areas of the planet
Infinite sadness, infinite love
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation
Pope Frances states that: "A true missionary, who never ceases to be a disciple, knows that Jesus walks with him, speaks to him, breathes with him, works with him." In this post-resurrection period, can we, like the disciples of Emmaus have our infinite sadness cured...
With blood on our hands?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2014 | Formation
The somber realization that the crucifixion of innocent humans happens on a daily basis is sobering. We are approaching a week that encompasses our salvation history, including the hope of the eucharistic banquet, the healing of the crucifixion (by his wounds we are...
Baptism and Solidarity
by John Freund, CM | Apr 3, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about ambiguity. This image arose from her reflection on #75 in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the fifth installment of her weekly artistic variations on her community seal. -...
“Are you listening?”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
As part of her ongoing series devoted to visual prayer digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers another visual aid to enter into contemplation about the art of listening. This image arose from her reflection on Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the third...