by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2013 | Justice and Peace
World Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a feast day dedicated to peace  celebrated on January 1, on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. It was introduced in 1967 and inspired by the encyclicals Pacem in Terris and Populorum...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
 Reflections of a Translator: End of the Year Reflections At this time of the year the various media outlets look back at the events that occurred during the past twelve months and highlight the most outstanding happenings. Therefore let me, as a translator, engage...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2013 | Evangelization, Technology: Issues and Uses
We are called to make this a Year of Faith and Evangelization. As we move through the coming months we need to keep in mind the new market place (Acts 17:22-31)Â with all the challenges and opportunities of “right now, right here” . In each of recent years...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Being part of something bigger than ourselves in the New Year! Sr. Meg Kymes, DC reflects on an unexpected opportunity  to serve rooted in her being part of something bigger. A FedEx delivery person was touched just by knowing she was a Sister .  Hours after the...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
How can churches create a future for faith formation using the four scenarios as a guide to responding creatively and proactively to the religious and spiritual needs of people—today and into the future? The good news is that there are proven strategies, ideas, and...
