by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2013 | Pope
Images from the resignation on Benedict XVI, the Habemus Papam of Francis, Benedict leaving Rome by helicopter, through various scenes of Pope Francis in action… all in a little over 90...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2013 | Pope
From the conclusion… “Dear brothers and sisters, today, in this world, in this humanity, is born the Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. Let us pause before the Child of Bethlehem. Let us allow our hearts to be touched, let us allow ourselves to be warmed by...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Pope
The blog EthikaPolitika reports on Pope Emeritus Benedict’s vigorous defense of Pope Francis regarding accusations of Marxism stemming from anti-market language employed in Evangelii Gaudium. The article points to a statement overlooked by the mainstream media...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 16, 2013 | Evangelization
It probably comes as no surprise that in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has hit on some fundamental “Vincentian” themes. This brief reflection is aimed at Vincentian small Christian community leaders, catechists, and preachers. My...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2013 | Pope
Pope: Rejecting the message because you reject the messenger doesn’t make sense The Pope believes that some Christians reject the message simply because they reject the messenger. Reflecting on today’s Gospel, the Pope said this explains why John the...
