by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Provincial Treasurers of the Congregation of the Mission gathered to hear Fr. Gregory Gay offer his thoughts on “Vincent as the first Provincial Treasurer (Econome)”. It does not require much imagination to transpose his thoughts to those who have...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Have you ever wondered about the impact his rural roots had on Vincent’s spirituality… and by extension those who walk in his way? Antonino Orcajo, CM has and he has collected his reflections in an article translated for famvin .org “Rural Roots of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2013 | Systemic change
In his presentation on systemic change during day 12 of the meeting of the Provincials of the Congregation of the Mission Fr. Robert Maloney presented hints of systemic change from his reading of the words and actions of Vincent. He begins with a treatment of the...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Once again one hears echoes of Vincent in the preaching of Francis on this feast of St. Thomas The Pope reflected on the life of St. Thomas, whose feast day is celebrated on Wednesday. He explained that the apostle was full of doubts, before seeing Jesus Resurrected...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most of us find ourselves in a different world than we grew up in! We have long since left what was hopefully the safety and security of our familial homes. But we often find ourselves in “A Brave New World” that is often frightening and eerily similar to...
