Lent Archives - Eastern Province USA Vincentians

“Mary did not know it was Jesus.” John 20:15

by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2019 | Eastern Province, Formation, Lent

How often do we not see Jesus right before our eyes? “Mary did not know it was Jesus.” John 20:15 Mary did not expect to see Jesus among the living But Mary stayed outside the tomb weeping…she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was...

Catching Up on Vincentian Values During Lent – Week Three

by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2018 | Eastern Province, Inspiration, Lent

St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these Vincentian Values and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us. Through the 40 days...

Catching Up on Vincentian Values in Lent – Week Two

by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2018 | Features, Inspiration, Lent

Catching Up on Vincentian Values During Lent – Week One

by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2018 | Eastern Province, Features, Inspiration, Lent

St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these virtues and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us. Through the 40 days of Lent, a...

A Lifetime of Waking Up

by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2018 | Eastern Province, Lent

We spend our lifetime waking up! I kept thinking I knew I kept thinking I knew what being a Vincentian meant but then I learned more. In 1959 when I made my first vows In 1965 when I was ordained In 1990 when I celebrated 25th anniversary Then in 1993 I had a severe...

Change your way of thinking about the bible

by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2017 | Inspiration, Lent, News

Change your way of thinking about the bible In another head turner, Pope Francis recently attracted headlines when he challenged people to “consult your bible as often as your iPhones”. If Lent is about changing our way of thinking (repentance) he...