Is there any doubt that those in the upper room were surprised by the Spirit? Probably not. So maybe we should not be surprised when Pope Francis writes… “The Church must always surprise”.
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by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The word “power” that Jesus used when He told His disciples, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” has the same Greek root as the English word “dynamite.”
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
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by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there any doubt that those in the upper room were surprised by the Spirit? Probably not. So maybe we should not be surprised when Pope Francis writes… “The Church must always surprise”.
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The word “power” that Jesus used when He told His disciples, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” has the same Greek root as the English word “dynamite.”
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
As I was thinking Pentecost thoughts I focused on the passage in Acts. 'It will come to pass in the last days,' God...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Louise’s first letter to Vincent references Pentecost
by Ross Dizon | Jun 4, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Pentecost Sunday (A), June 8, 2014 – Acts 2, 1-11; 1 Cor 3b-7. 12-13; Jn 20, 19-23 To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good (1 Cor 12, 7) Jesus breathes his Spirit on his disciples so that they may live in communion with one...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Our Lord’s Ascension –Abundant Life –Pentecost – The Body of Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast June 3, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: You are all in my prayers. Each morning I pray for the Vincentian family around the world. I know some of us...
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Pentecost Novena and Trafficking - Raise your awareness as you journey in prayer with victims and advocates in countries around the world to stop human trafficking. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Perhaps you have been there. In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor more fully, but could not see clearly where God was leading her. As she prayed during Mass on Pentecost,...