by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Mother of the Living Gospel ~ A Prayer of Pope Francis Pope Francis concludes “Evangelii Gaudium” (The Joy of the Gospel) with a prayer for the intercession of Mary as the church evangelizes. He writes of her presence at the stable in Bethlehem and the cross at...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
From the Preface for Thanksgiving Day in the USA.. You have entrusted to us the great gift of freedom, a gift that calls forth responsibility and commitment to the truth that all have a fundamental dignity before you. In Jesus, through his Death and Resurrection, we...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
A piece in the Harvard Business Review “We Could Be Better at Giving Thanks” points to a disconnect on gratitude… Although people say they want to be thanked more often at work, fewer than 50% of Americans polled for the John Templeton Foundation, a...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Our Mother, the Virgin Mary, entrusted to Saint Catherine the making of a medal that would be a symbol of the faith of all those who wore it. Catherine, a young novice, fulfilled the Virgin’s request and thanks to her faithfulness we have seen “miracles” throughout...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Visitors to this site from United States will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day Nov. 28, 2013. However, thanksgiving is a universal theme rather than just a holiday in one country. This video, featuring Brother David, a highly-respected Benedictine monk, author and...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sr. Pat Evanick, DC offers a visual reflection…. “Wanted! A few good persons to change the world Job Description: To bring good news to the poor To heal the broken-hearted To proclaim freedom to those who are captive Luke...
