”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
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by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Both Pope Francis and our Superior General have written letters in advance of Good Shepherd or Vocation Sunday.. Read how keys points affected one Vincentian.
by John Freund, CM | April 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I thought I knew the meaning of the story of “doubting Thomas.” That is until I read ‘Like Thomas, I Don’t Always Believe’ by Ryan Henderson Espinoza.
by .famvin | April 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Liberation from Addictions.
by .famvin | March 29, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
In a special edition of “The Pope Video,“ the Holy Father asks us to pray for the sick and the suffering…
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
”Laudato Si’ taught us that EVERYTHING is connected; ‘Fratelli Tutti’ teaches us that EVERYONE is connected.”
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis
by .famvin | Oct 10, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Women in Leadership Roles in the Church.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2015 | Formation
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets. No matter where one stands the Pope’s encyclical “Laudato Si” generated lots of attention even before its release.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, News
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
St. Vincent surprised himself… and 17th century France! Can we allow ourselves to be surprised and become a surprising Church.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2015 | News
“Christians could kneel in veneration when a poor person enters the church.”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2015 | News
Cardinal speaks on Women’s Leadership in Conflict Resolution
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2015 | Vincentian Family
In writing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis wrote.. "It is my burning desire that, during this Jubilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiritual works of mercy." John Prager recently offered Vincentian Perspectives for us to consider....
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2015 | News
“Simply because the Church, in this time of great historical change, is called to offer more evident signs of God’s presence and closeness.”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2015 | News
Holy Year call “back to basics”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2015 | Church, News, Pope
Holy Year of Mercy – Count the ways communicating Divine Mercy