In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Catholic Social Teaching.
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Advent Reflections (Day 15)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
The Pope Video • For volunteer not-for-profit organizations
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For volunteer not-for-profit organizations.
A Vincentian View: Belonging to the Truth
Jesus invites us each day to listen to his testimony to the truth. In doing so, we recognize him as our King and choose to follow his word and his example. We belong to the truth.
Is Advent Missing In Action?
The Incredibly Shrinking Season of Advent We have incredibly shrinking airline seats, middle class, paychecks, computers, glaciers, and even, it seems, our planet. Articles have been written about each of the above. But so far, I have not come across an article on our...
Hopeful and Watching at All Times and Praying
The same Jesus who has gone into heaven will come back with power and great glory. Those who, hopeful, watching and praying, wait for him will never be disappointed. Jesus speaks of signs in the sun, the moon and the stars. These signs, along with the roaring of the...
Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: November 27
On this Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, please consider becoming a part of the International Miraculous Medal Association. The members support each other through prayer.
Fr. Thomas Judge, C.M. and the Missionary Cenacle Family
Learn about the origins of the Cenacle Family, and how systemic change was and is evident in their ministries.
What Happens to Thanks after Thanksgiving Day?
The forgetfulness of “Thanks” the day after Thanksgiving.
A Canadian View: Freedom Behind Prison Walls
The Province of Ontario Regional Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul started the Ozanam education fund several years ago, which provides grants to a candidate sponsored by a member conference. We have helped almost 200 candidates. One unique candidate was...
The Kingdom Interpretation
The Kingdom Interpretation (Mk 12:44-48) To profess myself a Christian is to profess a desire – and that desire is to follow behind the Lord, Jesus Christ. Perhaps “follow behind” doesn’t quite get to the heart of it. It’s more accurately a “stepping into his...
Thanksgiving with Mary – Celebrating God’s Upside Down World
Mary’s thanksgiving hymn is actually a hymn celebrating God’s “systemic change” of seeing things as God sees things … and an invitation to live it in our lives.
