“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Fundamental Rights.
Pope Francis
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”?
Living Into Collaboration – A Vincentian Laudato Si’ Point of View, Part 2
by Carol De Angelo, SC | January 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In Part 2, I ask us to reflect on how practicing contemplative awareness, attitude and intention and comprehensive compassion are important aspects of Vincentian-Setonian collaboration.
What Is Truth?
by John Freund, CM | January 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
Making Sense Of What Just Happened
by John Freund, CM | January 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
“Are you the only one in the world who has not heard what is going on in (Washington?)” (Luke 24:18) People from around the world are trying to make sense of recent events. I offer some resources for reflection.
Reacting to Different Ways of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Looking at Jesus through the eyes of a Jewish person or a Gentile.
Integral Ecology and Universal Solidarity
by Owen Smith | Mar 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
All is connected. This concept, examined at length in Laudato Si, is critically important to Catholics and all people who seek to address the crises gripping our world without abandoning our humanity.
The Pope Video • The Mission of Religious
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 20, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary enthusiasm and let us pray that consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. Pope Francis -...
The Pope Video • Young People in Africa
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 8, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. Pope Francis - September 2018 Africa is a wealthy continent, and its greatest, most...
The Limits of Pope Francis’ Imagery
by John Freund, CM | Aug 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis’ Imagery and the Vincentian “Both/And”
The Pope Video • The Treasure of Families
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 4, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray: Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity. Pope Francis - August 2018 ...
A Profound “NO” to the Death Penalty
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 2, 2018 | News, Pope
Pope Francis calls the death penalty “inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”
Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2018 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
Send the Elevator Back Down
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Is sending the elevator back down enough? Thoughts on accompaniment.
The Pope Video • Priests and Their Pastoral Ministry
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 7, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that priests, who experience fatigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and comfort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests. Pope Francis - July 2018 [youtube...
The Pope Video • Social Networks
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 9, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that social networks may work towards that inclusiveness which respects others for their differences. Pope Francis - June 2018 The Internet is a gift of God, but it is also a...