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A Perfect Storm
by John Freund, CM | June 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.
Do We Understand “Body of Christ”?
by John Freund, CM | June 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 4 Comments
Do we understand “Body of Christ”? If we do would it challenge our way of thinking and the systems we live with?
Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?
by John Freund, CM | January 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
Repairers of a House Divided
by John Freund, CM | January 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Repairers of a House Divided offers Catholics and indeed all Christians timely reflections and 7 biblical habits for Catholics to remedy a torn country.
Do We Understand “Body of Christ”?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Do we understand “Body of Christ”? If we do would it challenge our way of thinking and the systems we live with?
Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
Repairers of a House Divided
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Repairers of a House Divided offers Catholics and indeed all Christians timely reflections and 7 biblical habits for Catholics to remedy a torn country.
The Pay It Forward Plan for Peace
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus’ mission was all abou teaching us to pay it forward. After all, God has first loved us and wants us to share that gift in our lives! Isn’t this what Jesus did? And it changed and is changing the world!
Recognizing the Child Jesus Today
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Some stories need no comments. Here is the story of a new mother recognizing who she was caring for…
Family Historians
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Matthew was trying to get his Jewish audience to think about the very unlikely people who played a part in salvation history.
Vincentian Prayer Images: A Heritage of Reconciling
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?
How a Baby Changes Everything
by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A baby changes everything. Never was that truer than in the birth of the one we call Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus literally changed everything for everyone.
Our Father – A Radical Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The kingdom is waking up to being sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters to one another. In a polarized world what could be a more radical change in consciousness?
How Do We Listen To the “Cries of the Poor”?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
To listen deeply requires paying attention not just to the words but to understand the whole person. Is that the way we listen to the cries of people who are poor?
Meekness
by Famvin Media Resources | Aug 7, 2020 | Formation
The practical wisdom of St. Vincent with regard to meekness– a wisdom learned from Jesus Christ.
Please Don’t Tell Anyone
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?