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“Bring Good News To the Poor” – Jesus’ Mission Statement

by John Freund, CM | July 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Jesus Mission statement is short. “Bring Good News to the poor.” Six words! They were the most powerful words in his life. What did these words mean to Saints Vincent and Louise? Us?

Father’s Day and the Fatherhood of God

by John Freund, CM | June 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

It’s common for people to perceive God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. I experienced my father as loving.

Changing the Clocks of Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | March 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

This year the changing of our time clocks coincides with the beginning of Lent. is an opportunity to step back and look at the vocational choices we have already made – marital, religious, or priestly.

Elizabeth Seton: A Spirituality for Mission

by Famvin Media Resources | December 30, 2018 | Formation, Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments

A SlideShare presentation based on an article by Sr. Gertrude Foley, S.C. looks at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s “spirituality for mission”… a guide for present-day Vincentians to avoid some of the ways that we block our own effectiveness as servants of God.

Father’s Day and the Fatherhood of God

Father’s Day and the Fatherhood of God

by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

It’s common for people to perceive God is like the fatherly figures in their lives. I experienced my father as loving.

Changing the Clocks of Our Lives

Changing the Clocks of Our Lives

by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

This year the changing of our time clocks coincides with the beginning of Lent. is an opportunity to step back and look at the vocational choices we have already made – marital, religious, or priestly.

Elizabeth Seton: A Spirituality for Mission

Elizabeth Seton: A Spirituality for Mission

by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 30, 2018 | Formation, Media, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

A SlideShare presentation based on an article by Sr. Gertrude Foley, S.C. looks at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s “spirituality for mission”… a guide for present-day Vincentians to avoid some of the ways that we block our own effectiveness as servants of God.

What I Learned From a Funeral Homily

What I Learned From a Funeral Homily

by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family

When God has other ideas do we follow them?

Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness

Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness

by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”

Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?

Can We Recognize The Seasons Of Our Lives?

by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice

Life happens in seasons. God does not waste seasons. What can I learn from the seasons of life of those who inspire me?