by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy) – In the season often characterized as the “Twelve Days” FamVin re-presents a post based on Kelly Wahlquist’s path through Pope Francis’ landmark presentation Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Superior General writes of a plane crash at the Vincentian Mission in Papua New Guinea. Four people were killed and 4 severely injured. From he letter….The  plane was chartered by Vincentian priest Fr Vlad working in the mountains to bring them...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Missionaries are people committed to sharing the Gospel Joy. Vincentian International Missions stand in that tradition and their new website “Gospel Joy” tells the little known stories of Vincentian Fathers and Brothers who have committed themselves to...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2014 | Formation
Pope Frances states that: “A true missionary, who never ceases to be a disciple, knows that Jesus walks with him, speaks to him, breathes with him, works with him.” In this post-resurrection period, can we, like the disciples of Emmaus have our infinite...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2014 | Formation
The somber realization that the crucifixion of innocent humans happens on a daily basis is sobering. Â We are approaching a week that encompasses our salvation history, including the hope of the eucharistic banquet, the healing of the crucifixion (by his wounds we are...