The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22)
Articles in Systemic change
The Grasshopper Theory of Poverty and Change
A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.
Vincent’s Secret Sauce for Change
If Vincent had a secret sauce what might be the main ingredient?
Identity Politics In the Early Church
We often read Acts 6 with a focus on the institution of the diaconate without realizing that the underlying problem was one of race, class, etc. Let’s read Acts 6 as a solution to the identity politics in the early church.
The Mission of Jangany and the Promotion of the Poor … a Model of Systemic Change
One example of a systemic change project comes from Madagascar, in the village of Jangany, where Fr. Tonino Cogoni, C.M. has been ministering for over twenty years.
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?
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.
We’re All In This Together!
The graphic illustrates two common, but disastrous, attitudes.
Working For the Credibility of the Gospel During Lent
Saint John Paul II said to Vincentians in 1986 “ …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. By doing so, you will work for the...
What Can We Do About Homelessness?
How can we blend sysemic change and a “culture of encounter” in serving the homeless.
Are You Part of the Problem?
Am I part of the problem... or part of the solution? How can I know? I recently read something attributed to Coretta Scott King, "It doesn't matter how strong your opinions are. If you don't use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.”...
What Did St. Vincent Do For the Homeless of His Day?
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.