by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2018 | Eastern Province, Inspiration
The genealogy of Christ says a lot about the people God worked through in the past to bring about the plan of the Incarnation. It also says a lot about the people through whom God continues to work in the world.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2018 | Eastern Province, Ministries, News
World Youth Day (1/ 22-27 will be preceded by a historic meeting of indigenous youth January 17-21. The Eastern Province’s Joe Fitzgerald, CM is playing a leading role.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
Fr. Pat Griffin of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission offers a unique insight into Jesus’ inaugural sermon in Luke 4: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has sent me to preach the Gospel to the poor.”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
God is with us in the desert. Advent hope involves living in darkness and longing for the hope that paradoxically came and is coming in the unexpected form of a helpless baby.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2018 | Eastern Province, Ministries, News
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Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!