by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2016 | Eastern Province
In Father Gregory Gay’s last Lenten Letter as Superior General he uses stories to help us reflect on Lent as a time of fasting and prayer. Â For both themes he tells a story from his personal journey, a Jesus story and invites us to write a new story, our story....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2016 | Eastern Province
Put the words NLRB, DePaul University, unions and religious freedom in one headline and there is bound to be a variety of opinions and interpretations in the media. Vincentian President Dennis Holtschneider makes his stance clear. DePaul will continue to protect the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2016 | Eastern Province
Video greetings from Father Greg Gay as we celebrate the 399th anniversary of the sermon at Folleville which is considered the foundation of the community. (It legally dates from this day in...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2016 | Eastern Province
The latest pictures from the ordination in Panama. Two more priest ordained to evangelize the poor in Panama. This slideshow requires JavaScript. “What does it mean to evangelize the poor? It means to be close to them, to serve them, to free them from oppression, and...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2016 | Eastern Province
Juan Migual Aviles Miranda and Diogenes Diomedes Arauz, were ordained on Saturday, January 23rd. Let us remember them in our prayers. More to come. Take a quick tour of our houses in the Republic of Panama. Panama – We have celebrated 100 years beginning in the then...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2016 | Eastern Province
Seminarians Happy New Year...
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!