Pope Francis
The Pope Video • Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
by .famvin | March 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
The Pope Video • Human Trafficking
by .famvin | February 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Human Trafficking
The Pope Video • Young People and the Example of Mary
by .famvin | January 12, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Young People and the Example of Mary.
Pope Francis – “Good Politics and the Service of People”
by John Freund, CM | December 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
It is refreshing that Pope Francis’ in his Message for World Day of Peace chooses to focus on “Good Politics and the Service of People.”
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The Pope Video • For Deacons
by .famvin | May 9, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Deacons.
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Vocation Sunday With Pope Francis and Two Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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St. Vincent de Paul’s Inner “Doubting Thomas”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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.
God and Francis on the environment
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sometime FamVin contributor Susan Stabile offered this reflection on her blog under the title God, Francis and the environment.
Pope: When you see the poor, do you look the other way?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Looking away is a polite and elegant way of saying, ‘you figure it out.’ This is not the way of Jesus. That is selfish.”
What is “The Amazing Parish”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Amazing Parish – A parish is probably the most important organization in society — it is where most people come to know Christ and his Church. That is why every parish must strive to be amazing.
Christ the evangelizer to the evangelizing Church
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2014 | Evangelization, Formation
From Christ the evangelizer to the evangelizing Church – Follow a trajectory “Paul VI to Pope Francis” with Félix Álvarez Sagredo, CM
Pope Francis – Seeing the consequences of the kingdom
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
What is the kingdom of heaven? How is the kingdom of God found? and How is the kingdom of God possessed? asks Pope Francis in his homily at Caserta. Jesus doesn’t bother to explain it… He rather points to seeing the consequences of the Kingdom.
Pope Francis and the Ladies of Charity Buffalo New York
by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis and the Ladies of Charity Buffalo New York
Liberation theology – concern for those on the periphery
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
Liberation theology’s basic concern as congruent with the Gospel for the Poor – “for those on the periphery”, which Pope Francis never tires of emphasizing… as did Vincent, Frederic, Rosalie, etc.
Pope international unemployment, migration and solidarity
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
In a message that would resonate with Frederic Ozanam and Vincent dePaul the Pope calls for a more determined implementation of international labour standards
Pope and Patriarch sign “Common Declaration”
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Church
Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I pledged to continue on the path towards unity between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.