I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.
Systemic change
Seeing Beyond My Nose
“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.”
Learning From a Vincentian Nobel Prize Nominee
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.
A Mother Knows So Much About Systemic Change
Think of it. Mothers everywhere are key agents of the transformation of helpless newborns into independent adults.
Reacting to New Ways of Thinking
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.
Emmaus – Beginning a Systemic Change Process
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.
Holy Week – Jesus Asks “Do you understand?”
Holy Week – Jesus washes feet and asks “Do you understand?” God is present in loving service more than power and might.
More Than the Appendix in Bed 404B
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.
An Opportunity For The Vincentian Family To Halt Hate
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
Learning Not To See Homelessness
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
Are You Used to Thinking Systemically?
Would any of these skills help you serve people in need more effectively?
Does This Project Look Familiar?
Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.
