by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission reflects on “Lent and the Lesson Lampedusa” “Lent’s gifts are paradoxical, but they reaffirm a great truth: in bringing both our poverty and riches to the Lord, we are renewed and strengthened...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
LENTEN MESSAGE OF OUR HOLY FATHER FRANCIS (2014) He became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich (cf. 2 Cor 8:9) Dear Brothers and Sisters, As Lent draws near, I would like to offer some helpful thoughts on our path of conversion as individuals and as a...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has updated its list of Vincentian Family Saints, Blessed, Venerables and Servants of God… people who are our heroes and heroines. Once again we invite you identify any who are missing from this list so we can make it complete and...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
In many different traditions lighting candles is a sacred action. It expresses more than words can express. It has to do with gratefulness. From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places. Why should cyberspace not be sacred? Gratefulness.org offers...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Is Pope Francis trying to change the culture of the Church ? Chris Lowney, author of “Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads” thinks so ! Tim Williams CM reflects on a recent article in National Catholic Reporter by Chris Lowney titled “Francis challenges us to...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
The Stations of the Cross are meant to strengthen and comfort us on our own journey through life, a journey in which Jesus invites us: “Walk with me.” According to a Pauline website. From start to finish, the Stations are all about the passionate love the Lord Jesus...
