by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Cinema, the Vows, Mission, Communion, Spirituality – using film to contemplate Religious Life As we approach Vocation Awareness week, January 13-19,  Sr.  Rose Pacatte, respected Catholic film critic writes, “Over the last year or so I prepared these lists for... by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Looking for a simple way to deepen prayer in the coming year? “Pray just a tiny bit more.” This guest post from Susan Stabile offers an example of a simple  way of building on things that are already a pattern in our lives. In this case it is as simple...
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...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Father Reinhard  Kofler, CM, Vienna, Austria writes  on his Facebook Vincentian International Communications Group – “10 point-wisdom from the bible” – I think they are also Vincentian values: easy to recognise and live them in the new year... 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,...
