by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Pope
The blog EthikaPolitika reports on Pope Emeritus Benedict’s vigorous defense of  Pope Francis regarding accusations of Marxism stemming from anti-market language employed in Evangelii Gaudium. The article points to a  statement overlooked by the mainstream media...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 16, 2013 | Evangelization
It probably comes as no surprise that in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has hit on some fundamental “Vincentian” themes. This brief reflection is aimed at Vincentian small Christian community leaders, catechists, and preachers. My...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Pope
Pope – Saint or Marxist . As Dom Helder Camara, another prophetic archbishop from Latin America, famously observed, “When I give food to the poor they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a communist.” Some things never change....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2013 | Pope
Lisa Hedley of Catholic Mom is offering daily reflections on what strikes her as she read Pope Francis’ Evangelii Gaudium. Today’s reflection … “Seriously, Pope Francis? You’re calling me to venture out of my comfort zone? The answer is “Yes“....
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2013 | Vincentian Family
After reading Pope Francis’ exhortation I can appreciate why someone is reported to have said that it is best read on one’s knees. I have also found so many themes that Vincent, Louise, Frederic, Elizabeth and all our holy ones lived by. I was going to try...
