by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2013 | Formation
Gerald O’Collins SJ asks us to think about the way in which Jesus identified himself with the homeless, and took every opportunity to speak about and help them. When we consider that Jesus himself was homeless for much of his life, how does this challenge us to see...
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Scott P. Richert of About.com offers a litany of he Holy Spirit and related resources for Pentecost. Litany of the Holy Spirit This litany reminds us of the many attributes of the Holy Spirit, while asking for His guidance and grace as we struggle to grow in our...
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit played a significant role in the life of Louise de Marillac.  The following excerpts are taken from a lengthier study  on Louise and prayer written by Corpus Delgado, CM… Louise de Marillac, who knew how to recognize the presence...
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2013 | Church
The NCR reports candid remarks of Cardinal to 800+ leaders of women’s communities gathered in Rome… “The controversial Vatican decision last year to place the main representative group of U.S. Catholic sisters under the control of bishops was made...
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
A regular viewer of RomeReports YouTube daily videos has spotted a person who seems to be  a well known Daughter of Charity in attendance at the Eucharist in which the Pope welcome the new class of Swiss Guards. (Around the 40 second mark)...