by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
RomeReports feature the annual Rome Gospel Festival in the heart of the Vatican.Their velvety voices harmoniously synchronized… never hiding their emotion… Above all, praising God and preaching his love… that’s Gospel music… And while it...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
The yearly tradition shaped up with thousands of pilgrims gathered at St. Peter’s Square in anticipation of the Pope’s Christmas message. Benedict XVI stepped out into the main balcony to deliver his speech and issue greetings in over 65 languages,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Official Nativity Story Birth of Jesus Christ (Trailer) The Nativity Story is a 2006 drama film based on the nativity of Jesus. The film made history as being the first film ever to stage its world premiere in Vatican City. The plot according to Wikipedia begins...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today more than ever we need to find our God in unexpected places and unexpected people. May this year’s biggest blessing be learning to see the Christ in ourselves and one another with the shepherds’ eyes of faith! Have a blessed...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
As we approach the body of Christ in the manger we might reflect on Christ in the mangers of the world today. Saint John Chrysostom writes… Do you want to honor Christ’s body? Then do not scorn him in his nakedness, nor honor him here in the church with silken...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Now here’s a thought about 21th century “Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh”. Phyllis Zagano writes about the gifts of the Holy Spirit in her weekly column and inspired me to think of them as 21st century equivalents of “Gold, Frankincense, and...
