Freundian Clips
John Freund, Just because...Freundian Clips
Recent Posts
- Easter People in a Good Friday/Holy Saturday World?
- Holy Week: What Would You Do?
- Transfigured
- Lent: a Campaign of Christian Service?
- He Gets Us
- Connecting Dots: Lent, Valentine’s Day, and Systemic Change
- Why Am I a Vincentian Priest?
- Did Jesus Contradict Himself?
- Why Did I Create Mindwalk?
- How What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
Things I Did Not Know… Connections I Never Made
When did you first hear about our newest federal holiday?
More than 60 percent of Americans knew “a little bit” or “nothing at all” about Juneteenth.
Suppose You Were Asked To Be a Father To Jesus
Mary was not the only one shocked by a visit from an angel. It obviously came as a shock to Joseph!
Questions I would like to ask Joseph.
A “Father” Learned From His Grandfather
Father Dennis Holtschneider, CM, is currently President of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. Some years ago, he shared how he first learned about St. Vincent. It was through the stories his grandfather told about his 22 years as a member of the Vincent DePaul Society.
Journeying From Opposites To Equals
Those familiar only with the younger lives of St. Vincent and St. Louise would have been surprised by their lifelong journey.
Vincent and Louise would not have been considered a good bet as a relationship that would work out.
Lyrics That Lead to Prayer
“Life is not tried, it is merely survived if you’re standing outside the fire.”
When country singer Garth Brooks wrote those lyrics in 1993 I doubt he thought it might lead to prayer.
The NATO approach to Corpus Christi
Most associate NATO with an organization committed to mutual defense of its members.
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I would like to explore an alternate meaning… No Action, Talk Only.
Imagine God Requiring a Security Deposit On “Our” Home
Every renter knows that a security deposit holds them responsible for for excessive wear and tear or damages.
What if God withheld a security deposit on our common home… earth?
I Asked the Wrong Question About the Trinity
I never liked preaching on the Trinity. Few priests would place it at the top of their list of topics they like to preach about.
All that changed as I realized I was asking the wrong question about the Trinity.
Walk with me on my journey of discovery.
Mindwalking Keeps Surprising Me
For me, ”mindwalking” is always a surprise. It keeps me thinking!
I never know where the surprise is hiding. I rarely end up where I thought I was going.
Today’s surprise was connecting the “mindwalkng” process with what seems to be Pope Francis’ vision for a church that listens to each other and the Holy Spirit.
Are All Your Vacation Pictures Perfect?
Are all your digital photos perfect. Do you want to edit out some things you did not see when you clicked.
Today, most iPhone users know how to edit out offending content.
Today, do we unconsciously edit out news that does not fit our world-view?