by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
Pope ends 2014 with an examination of conscience, above all on the poor “In his final public appearance of 2014, Pope Francis on Wednesday invited believers to a serious “examination of conscience” about sins both personal and communal during the past year,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
An examination of conscience for the rest of us… Fifteen challenges for the New Year! It is usually easier for most to cheer on when others are being challenged. Possibly that is what happened, at least in much of the media, when they reported on Pope...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Unwrap it – Christmas Examination (from Kelly Wahlquist’s website post about savoring the gift during the 12 days of Christmas) “The Joy of the Gospel” is an incredible gift with a beautiful bow tied together … Picture three young boys in front...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2013 | Formation
As we progress further into Lent perhaps we can examine ourselves against these 5 characteristic Vincentian virtues. (See SlideShare version prepared by VinFormation.) Simplicity Do I always speak the truth? Do I say things as they are or as I want them to be? What...