No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.

by .famvin | February 1, 2025 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change | 0 Comments
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.
by John Freund, CM | March 16, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture.”
by John Freund, CM | March 11, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
by John Freund, CM | March 9, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
No matter what era or even whether we went to a Catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably were the ones who taught us to think.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The quick answer is… find a pair of rose-colored glasses.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2021 | Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent grew beyond his original ministry zip code!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We haven’t been awake to how digital technology is changing the landscape of our lives.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Do you think it is possible to capture the essence of Laudato SI in one cartoon or just five words?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
What might be “Socially Acceptable” and “Not Socially Acceptable” elements of “structural” racism.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections, Systemic change
With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of George Floyd.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
As you prepare to celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, have you ever thought of how it provides the underpinnings for systemic change?
by Spalding Hurst | Jun 4, 2020 | Justice and Peace, News
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth delivered a statement affirming the despair being felt because voices have not been heard.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
“Respect for minorities is to be considered the touchstone of social harmony and the index of the civic maturity attained by a country and its institutions” St. John Paul II
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22)
by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A simple story that describes what it is like to be poor.