Since last October Jesus’ “story” has found a home in my heart to a degree I never expected. And it is all Pope Francis’ fault! I can no longer tame the shock of the story. What a challenge to change my way of thinking.
Systemic change
Aren’t We All “Flat-earthers”?
There is no doubt in my mind that the earth is a globe revolving in space! So how could I be a “flat-earther”?
What Is Truth?
Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
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.
Questions Leading to “Metanoia” or Changing our Way of Thinking
One of the big challenges many of us face is not only to think beyond ourselves. We also need to change the way we think about how we serve the needs of our sisters and brothers.
Are We Trying To Force Systemic Change?
System leaders focus on creating the conditions that can produce change and that can eventually cause change to be self-sustaining.
“I Used To Be Homeless”
A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.
