by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2016 | Eastern Province
ANNOUNCEMENT – Rev. Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM – new Superior General I have the joy of announcing that on this Tuesday, 5 July 2016, during our XLII General Assembly, Rev. Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Vice-Visitor of Cyril and Methodius, was elected Superior General of...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2016 | Eastern Province
We just received the following infographics which will provide some insight into the process of elections this week. http://ag2016.cmglobal.org/en/2016/07/04/process-of-elections-some-elements/
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2016 | Eastern Province
With apologies for omitted links here are the links for Bishop Varghese’s three presentations Homily First retreat reflection Second retreat reflection
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2016 | Eastern Province
Bishop Varghese asks the confreres “Detach from your own preconceived ideas and engage your capacity to think, reflect, discuss, listen, speak, and deliberate in the Spirit of Christ so that the Lord can think, speak and act through you.” This conference...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2016 | Eastern Province
In his first retreat reflection Bp. Varghese begins by sharing that he “accepted (this assignment) as a penance for making the proposal that the General Curia invite a CM bishop to speak at the General Assembly.” But anyone reading these reflections will quickly...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2016 | Eastern Province
Bishop Varghese, a former member of the Congregation’s Curia, offered the following homily at the beginning of a day of recollection prior to the election of the Superior General and Assistants. XIV Sunday in Ordinary Time: Lk. 10:1-12, 17-20: The Missionary...
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!