by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Pope Benedict XVI’s Message for Lent may be found at http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/lent/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20081211_lent-2009_en.html A Lenten message from Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, superior general of the Congregation of the Mission...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Featured, Vincentian Family
“Since having written my Advent letter … I have received many reflections concerning those for whom there was no room. In this Lenten season let us ask ourselves if perhaps we act too quickly to protect ourselves and our own interests. … we need...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2009 | Church
Liturgical Readings for Lent — Online Seminar from Catholic Distance University drawing on the spiritual riches of the Scripture readings that will be proclaimed on the Sundays in Lent. This three-week seminar runs February 23 – March 16 with online access...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2009 | Church
“For this year’s Lenten Message, I wish to focus my reflections especially on the value and meaning of fasting. … We might wonder what value and meaning there is for us Christians in depriving ourselves of something that in itself is good and useful...