Doctors need to treat that appendix. But that appendix is not something in a laboratory dish. It is part of the many systems we call a person. And that person is part of many other systems.
John Freund, CM
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John Freund is a Vincentian priest with a passion for promoting collaboration among the many people inspired by Saints Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and who welcomes your engagement. Share your ideas and experiences!
Following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor Then and Now
Just as the first Vincentians 200 years ago could not have imagined the world they were entering, who of us could have imagined just a generation ago the world in which we are serving.
An Opportunity For The Vincentian Family To Halt Hate
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
We Forget Mary Was A Teenager
It is so easy to forget Mary was a teenager. She was an ordinary young girl who heard an angel say something amazing to her.
Learning Not To See Homelessness
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
What Vincentians Can Learn from St. Joseph’s Dreams
“Grant all of us the ability to dream because when we dream great things, good things, we draw near to God’s dream, what God dreams about us.”
Are You Used to Thinking Systemically?
Would any of these skills help you serve people in need more effectively?
“Where Will You See Christ” Series Is Making Waves
The “Where Will You See Christ” series is making waves not only in blogs and social media. It is being picked up by a number of TV and radio outlets.
Psst! The Best-kept Secret in the Vincentian Family
Psst!… Want the map to a treasure trove of readily accessible insights about what makes Vincentians tick?
Does This Project Look Familiar?
Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.
