Systemic change

The Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Systemic Change

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.

Are You a “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture” Person?

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.”

Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?

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.”

Our “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.”

Is Your Glass Half Empty… Or Half Full?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2021 | Systemic change

True optimism is the ability to see the emptiness of half the glass while choosing to focus on the fullness of the other half of the glass.

What Size is Your Dream?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Let us not settle only for what is necessary. The Lord does not want us to narrow our horizons or to remain parked on the roadside of life. He wants us to race boldly and joyfully towards lofty goals.

Incarnation – Call To Change

by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Jesus came to change our minds, not God’s! The Word became flesh to show us what God’s message and way of thinking looks like when lived humanly. Jesus is the living model of world-changing systemic change.

Who Would Have Thought They Would Be Collaborators?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

An idea worth imitating! EnerCasa Co-op has come up with an idea of harvesting energy from mall shoppers who stop by to pedal on a stationary bicycle, giving electricity to local non-profit organizations.

Seeing But Not Seeing in Our Ministry on the Margins

by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change

We tend to only see what is within the horizon of our experiences. We need people who broaden our vision to wider possibilities.

Needed Not Needy: A Systemic Change in Perception

by John Freund, CM | Jan 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Why Changing The World’s Perception Is Critical To How We Tackle Poverty

Christmas Has Come and Gone… But Not Homelessness

by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2019 | Formation, Systemic change

Christmas has come and gone… But not homelessness! What is being done by the Vincentian family and what still needs to be done?

Who says…?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Let me tell you about one man who has had no special training or lots of money who is cleaning up Detroit with the help of homeless people. (It is not St. Vincent.)

In Brazil, SSVP Social Projects Help Low-income People Gain Access to Technology

by Javier F. Chento | Jan 5, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change

In Campinas, Sao Paulo (Brazil), the social projects of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brazil (CNB) have reversed two very common situations experienced by the residents of Jardín de San Marcos and its surroundings: the difficulty of...