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Systemic Change Reflections
For further reflection, try these articles from .famvin:
A Wheel or a Ladder?
A video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty. read more
What Are Elements Of Structural Racism?
What might be "Socially Acceptable" and "Not Socially Acceptable" elements of "structural" racism. read more
A Wide-Angle Lens On the Cries of the Poor
The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22) read more
Learning From God’s Model Of Changing History
What can we learn about being chang agents from imitating God’s model of bringing about a change in our ways of thinking? read more
There has got to be a better system!
We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are. read more
The Vincentian Family In Time-lapse Photography
Listening to "A Daring Prudence," Fr. Robert Maloney’s overview of the development of the Vincentian Family, evoked metaphors from photography. read more
Let’s Talk Openly About the Challenge of St. John Paul II
“Search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long term solutions. adaptable and effective concrete solutions." St. John Paul II read more
Our Declaration of Independence – An Examination of Conscience
Reading our "declaration of independence" can serve as an examination of conscience on the struggles in living out this declaration over the two and a half centuries since then. read more
If You See Something Good, Say Something Good!
It is all too easy to fall into the trap of sharing bad news. Rather... let's SHARE GOOD NEWS! Affirm it, publicize it when we see it! read more
I Can’t Help Every Homeless Person!
Have you ever walked past a homeless person lying on his back on the sidewalk? Did it stir up any mixed feelings? Maria Shriver shares an incident in her life. read more
How are we followers of Vincent at doing dishes?
“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.” read more
Questions Leading to “Metanoia” or Changing our Way of Thinking
One of the big challenges many of us face is not only to think beyond ourselves. We also need to change the way we think about how we serve the needs of our sisters and brothers. read more