by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
How would you answer these questions in a paragraph or two: What kinds of virtues should the followers of Vincent and Louise be known for? What is the Spirituality of Louise?… Elizabeth?… Frederic? Is there a Vincentian Christology? What is the place of Mary in...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
A Bethlehem spirituality offers  a perspective on renewal both ecclesial and personal according to an article The Meaning of Bethlehem, translated from the Peruvian publication La Republica. The Catholic Church is experiencing a time of reform and renewal whose...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
The similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis are striking! The “Pope Francis Interview” provides an insight into his simplicity. In an unplanned coincidence VinFormation celebrates the feast of Vincent on September 27 with the release of... by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2013 | Pope
According to someone who knows him well,  the Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, Francis’ actions reveal  five characteristics of Francis –  simplicity, approachability, continuity and fidelity to the Magisterium, tenderness and service. Those who know him... by Ross Reyes Dizon | Apr 12, 2013 | Reflections
Third Sunday of Easter (C), April 14, 2013 – Acts 5:27b-32, 40b-41; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 Many qualify as promising Pope Francis’ elevation. I myself have the fond hope that his gestures of simplicity, humility, poverty and love for the poor will stop dead in...
