by John Freund, CM | Mar 28, 2013 | Formation, Pope
During the Chrism Mass Pope Francis asked priests to go to the “outskirts,” where they are most needed. Words reminiscent of Frederic “Let us go to the poor”. “Dear priests, may God the Father renew in us the Spirit of holiness with whom we have been...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2013 | Pope
The Vatican has released a beautifully illustrated text of the Stations of the Cross to be used by Pope Francis on Good Friday 2013 Introduction “A man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’” (Mk...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Brothers of Charity founded by the Belgian St. Vincent specialize in caring for those with special needs. Here is a report on their recent activities world-wide. Canadians with special needs conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro Distribution of relief goods started in Pakistan...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sr. Marjory Ann Baez, Visitatrix, Daughters of Charity, Province of the West, has been named a recipient of the 2013 Archbishop Alemany Award sponsored by the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology. Along with four other local women religious, Sr. Marjory Ann...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 26, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Former Superior General reflects on “The Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition – Love is Creative unto Infinity” He writes… In this article I offer some reflections on the Eucharist in the Vincentian tradition. Following a methodology I have...