by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2012 | Church
The following circulated on the Internet, suspiciously close to April 1! “According to multiple sources, in a surprising move, the Pope has decided to go where no pontiff has gone before. He has started his own blog. Several other bishops and cardinals have been...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2012 | Justice and Peace, News
Faith in Public Life writes… “Aboard Shepherd One last Thursday en route to Mexico, Pope Benedict was asked to comment on the growing economic inequality in the Americas and the Church’s response to it. In reply, Benedict offered a stunning critique...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2012 | Church
Here is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVI’s message for Lent 2012. The message is dated Nov. 3 and was released today. The pope outlined his message with three points taken from St. Paul’s letter concern for others reciprocity personal holiness.”...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
The CatholicTechTalk website has a cautionary article underlining the importance of balance in the use of social media. “Update your website!” “Create a Facebook page!” “Post videos online!” “Engage your members during Mass!” Amid the commotion surrounding New Media,...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2012 | Church, Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Pope writes, “Migrants are not only recipients but are also witnesses of proclaiming the Gospel in the contemporary world” “Today we celebrate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Millions of people are involved in the phenomenon of...
