I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.
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by John Freund, CM | November 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
by John Freund, CM | November 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
A recent voter reflects on one of the most dangerous passages of the New Testament. – the parable of the Good Samaritan.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | November 5, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
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.
by John Freund, CM | November 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
A video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2021 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world, a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war. May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A Vincentian priest has made it his life’s work to “go out to the margins” of society and try to restore dignity to the “living scraps” of a “throwaway culture”. Pedro Opeka CM, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize… again.
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Think of it. Mothers everywhere are key agents of the transformation of helpless newborns into independent adults.
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
I don’t think I ever really appreciated how much of a radical change in thinking observant Jews were asked to make regarding their deeply held identity and beliefs. The Acts of the Apostles reveal the struggles to understand and accept a new way of thinking and living. It did not happen all at once.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
As we read the Acts of the Apostles in this Easter season we see how it took time for the good news of the resurrection to sink in. Each Easter season I am amazed at what I learn about myself and ministry in their struggles.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Holy Week – Jesus washes feet and asks “Do you understand?” God is present in loving service more than power and might.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
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.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 31, 2019 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2019 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2019 | Formation, Systemic change
Would any of these skills help you serve people in need more effectively?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.