by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2015 | Eastern Province
“Pope Francis’ words and actions sound like St. Vincent”. Words from Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter of St. John’s University as she reflects on her experience as a commentator  for Time Warner Cable News during Pope Francis’s visit. In the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2015 | Eastern Province
NU President Reflects on Papal Visit Following Role as National Media Correspondent  From Niagara University… With the papal visit to the United States now part of history, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, who served as an expert...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2015 | Eastern Province
The Vincentian Theology House members: Fr. Gregory J. Semeniuk CM, Luis Romero, Leo Triburcio, David Serrano and Fr. Emmet Nolan CM waiting to meet the Pope in Philadelphia at St. Charles Borremeo Seminary where they are students.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2015 | Eastern Province
Bp. O’Connell and the Pope Pope to US bishops: It’s about love as much as doctrine In a speech to 300 US bishops in an historic Washington cathedral, Pope Francis encouraged the prelates to soften their approach to the faithful while continuing their...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2015 | Eastern Province
President Obama presents Pope Francis with key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton From the Sisters of Charity NY site… Upon Pope Francis’ arrival at the White House today, President Barack Obama presented him with the original key to the home of Saint...
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!