I realized that the poor and those in need did not bring it on themselves in most cases, as people accuse them of. I also realized: “There but for the grace of God go I.”
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The jar of costly anointment – A waste? A gift of all?
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What atheists and Christians have in common on Easter
by John Freund, CM | April 6, 2015 | News | 0 Comments
What atheists and Christians have in common on Easter
Global Sisters Report features Carol Keehan, DC
by John Freund, CM | February 4, 2015 | Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Global Sisters Report features Carol Keehan, DC on Hait and meetings with Pope Francis
Evaluating the “Francis effect”
by John Freund, CM | January 20, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 1 Comment
Is Francis bringing people back to church?
Women lead in the Church, even as Catholics debate their role
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2015 | Church
Church has many female leaders, but doesn’t do a great job of making them visible.
Vincentian Cardinal – no need for power structure
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2015 | Vincentian Family
New Vincentian Cardinal – no need for power structure
Pope’s constant refrain – is it ours?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2014 | Evangelization, Pope
A number of writers have noted a common theme in much of what Pope Francis says and does. The article captures it nicely. "Pope Francis' constant refrain: 'Go forth,' evangelize, help the poor", Especially for those who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise,...
Internet as Gift of God – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2014 | Pope
“The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.”
Pope asks permission for a Bishop
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2014 | Pope
Francis named Bishop Nunzio Galantino the new secretary of the Italian bishops' conference while allowing him to serve part-time while remaining in his diocese. John Allen writes in a column in the National Catholic Reporter.... "A typical Francis footnote is that he...