by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2016 | Eastern Province
Father Tom McKenna presents insights on the question ““I and the Father are one. Do you believe that? Do you believe Me?””. After some scene setting he writes…”Back to Jesus in that room looking you in the eye and saying, “I and the Father are...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2016 | Eastern Province
The international site of the Congregation of the Mission has published an update on the situation in Ecuador. Earthquake in...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2016 | Eastern Province
REPORT FROM JOHN PRAGER, C.M. – PROVINCIAL IN ECUADOR AND DIRECTOR OF THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY (April 19, 2016) – Spanish below (español abajo): The following is the news I have for the moment: 1. All the confreres and sisters are fine. 2. The Congregation...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2016 | Eastern Province
Dear Leaders and Members of the Vincentian Family, As was mentioned in January at our meeting of the international Vincentian Family in Rome, 2017 marks the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism. The Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission,...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2016 | Eastern Province
Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. Hernan Garcia, the father of one of our novices, Andres Garcia. Mr. Garcia died suddenly, Saturday morning, April 16th. He was 73 years old and lived in Colombia. The funeral will be in Colombia. No further...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 3, 2016 | Eastern Province
Fr. Marty McGeogh appeared on a Catholic Corner presentation focused on prison ministry. Among his duties are weekly visits to Jones Farms Correctional Facility where he celebrates Eucharist. This video includes moving interviews with two prisoners who share what...
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!