by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2016 | Eastern Province
Over 200 friends and family of the Eastern Province and the Jubilarians gathered at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown, Philadelphia on June 5th to celebrate Eucharist and share a festive meal. The 2016 Jubilarians… 65th Anniversary –...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2016 | Eastern Province
America Magzine writes “Pope Francis has not written an encyclical on the priesthood yet, but the profoundly spiritual retreat that he gave today on the central place of mercy in the life and mission of a priest could be considered just that.” “As a...
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by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2016 | Eastern Province
In a series of three reflections Thursday for thousands of priests in Rome for celebrations surrounding the ongoing Jubilee year of mercy, the pontiff said simply: “Mercy gets its hands dirty.” At the General Audience Wednesday, Pope Francis recalled that...
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2016 | Eastern Province
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Eastern Region Meeting “Walking with Vincent…400 years later!” Eastern Region Meeting on June 4, Vincentians from across the mid-Atlantic region will gather at Princeton Theological Seminary for their annual regional...
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2016 | Eastern Province
In a reflection on Learning from Louise Tom McKenna addresses changes in our relationship with God. St. Louise: Moving Toward Love (Is. 58: Mt. 25) Jumping to the end… The contrast between two visuals can capture this movement over the course of her life. The...
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by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2016 | Eastern Province
From Niagara University… The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, has been named to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I board of directors, effective Aug. 5, 2016. His term will continue through August 2020. The...
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!