by John Freund, CM | Dec 8, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
The Immaculate Conception! We celebrate an early stage of the Advent of “Good News”. But there is more to celebrate from some much later stages of the Advent of Good News. Let me draw attention to them.. and Pope Francis’ own prayer.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
Advent (Ad: toward; Vent: coming), lays out the direction of the season. It doesn’t just celebrate the future but what of that future is being poured into the present.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Eastern Province, Ministries
The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) announced that Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM will become its next president in 2019. He will continue to strengthen and promote the Catholic mission and identity of its member campuses
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
A baby changes everything! But one baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!
by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2018 | Eastern Province, Inspiration, Ministries
The best-kept ministry in the Eastern Province of the Congregation of Mission will surprise you!
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
As we move into the Advent season, occasional FamVin contributor Susan Stabile shares Daniel Berrigan’s Advent Credo, from his Testimony: The Word Made Flesh. It’s been shared before but t it is worth another look, especially in the troubled times in which we...
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!