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The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Systemic Change
The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul emphasizes a commitment to systemic change by addressing both immediate needs and the root causes of poverty through charity and justice. Guided by their values of human dignity, solidarity, and the preferential option for the poor, Vincentians strive to transform lives, foster self-sufficiency, and advocate for a more equitable and compassionate society.
Are You a “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture.”
Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Our “Real Families”
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
Please Don’t Feed the Trolls
In the language of the internet, a troll is a person who makes inflammatory, insincere, or otherwise off-topic comments in a social setting.
How My Idea of Lent Has Changed
I never used to think about Lent until Ash Wednesday and the ritual of receiving ashes. My earliest recollection of Lent is that I wanted it to be over.
Who Wants To Change Your Way of Thinking?
Sometimes it seems that everybody wants to change our way of thinking.
Does Jesus Want Us to Build Back Better?
When I was growing up there was a wonderful series on that still new medium … television.
Whatever Became of Sin… and Compassion?
Compassion literally means “to suffer together.”
Pope Francis – The Poor Are True Evangelizers
Sometimes we wish we were among those who walked with Jesus 2000 years ago. Pope Francis boldly says… even today we do walk with them.
The Poor Will Always Be With You??
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.
What is the Prequel of Today’s “Synodal Process”?
Here I reflect on a “prequel” to the very first council, the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). I will also fast-forward to the two-year-long “sequel” taking place right now.