The mother of Jesus speaks the universal language of mothers or “mother tongue.” In each apparition, she speaks the motherly language of comfort, advice, warning, or encouragement.

by John Freund, CM | December 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
Some stories need no comments. Here is the story of a new mother recognizing who she was caring for…
by John Freund, CM | December 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
The mother of Jesus speaks the universal language of mothers or “mother tongue.” In each apparition, she speaks the motherly language of comfort, advice, warning, or encouragement.
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Think of it. Mothers everywhere are key agents of the transformation of helpless newborns into independent adults.
by John Freund, CM | October 9, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
Wife, Mother, Widow, Foundress, Saint. Certainly not an ordinary resume!
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The mother of Jesus speaks the universal language of mothers or “mother tongue.” In each apparition, she speaks the motherly language of comfort, advice, warning, or encouragement.
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Think of it. Mothers everywhere are key agents of the transformation of helpless newborns into independent adults.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Wife, Mother, Widow, Foundress, Saint. Certainly not an ordinary resume!
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
“I AM A MOTHER”: SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON ON MOTHERHOOD The letters of Saint Elizabeth Seton (1774-1821) to and about her family reflect exactly the kind of concerns a mother today would have about her children's lives, choices, job prospects, etc. She wrote and...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2013 | Daughters of Charity
Louise, a woman with a rich personality and profound spirituality, can inspire the lives of women, mothers, widows, religious, social worker... the list goes on. The Daughters of Charity present a YouTube video "Louise - Saint for everyone"...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Regina Bechtle offers this reflections for Mothers Day... Today’s readings picture a God who shows no partiality, a God who remembers kindness and faithfulness toward us, a God whose truest name is Love – abundant, unconditional, unearned. What a perfect...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Spanish language site Somos has posted an article "Elizabeth Seton's way of loving" which was originally found on the site of the New York Sisters of Charity. Much has been written and said about the many deep relationships that St. Elizabeth Seton had with...