by John Freund, CM | Jan 11, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Mind, heart, and will—“head, heart and hands”—all play a part in the exercise of our faith according to Father Pat Griffin, CM speaking at the recent Assembly of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission. “There are many levels to our faith. I...
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 | Oct 26, 2012 | Evangelization, Technology: Issues and Uses
Below are four paragraphs (59-62) from the Instrumentum Laboris or “working document” prepared for the Synod of Bishops dealing with the subject of “The New Frontier of the Communications Sector”. The document recognizes the challenges...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2012 | Daughters of Charity
The Daughters of Charity Focus on the Faith of Vincent (Link no longer active)… “As we read in the Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith, given by the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, “the Saints and the Blessed are the authentic witnesses...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2012 | Church
It is about winning friends, not arguments. It is about shedding light, not heat. It’s about reframing the argument so hearts can be opened and minds can be inspired. How to Defend the Faith without Raising Your Voice is a new sort of apologetics. It is for...
