by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
In “Open to God’s plan” José Antonio Pagola reflects on the Gospel for the feast of the Holy Family…Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 The gospel accounts leave no doubt whatsoever. According to Jesus, God has a great plan: to build in the world a big...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 23, 2013 | Reflections
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (A), December 29, 2013 – Sir 3, 2-6. 12-14; Col 3, 12-21; Mt 2, 13-15. 19-23 The light shines in the darkness (Jn 1, 5) Providence never abandons believers during nights of doubts and dangers. For those with faith, the menacing...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Dec 29, 2012 | Reflections
According to St. Vincent de Paul, it is not enough to love God, if my neighbor does not love him. This conviction derives from the teaching that the whole law and the prophets depend on love of God and neighbor.  The saint also quotes Rom. 13:8: “The one who loves...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
Julio Suescun, CM, director of the Spanish famvin site, offers reflections on the feast of the Holy Family. LECTIO DIVINA — THE HOLY FAMILY Jesus was educated, grew up and matured in the shelter of a human family, but this did not limit his affective bonds....