St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.
Systemic change
A Dangerous Reading of the Good Samaritan
A recent voter reflects on one of the most dangerous passages of the New Testament. – the parable of the Good Samaritan.
St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day
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.
Where’s the piccolo?
Systemic change does not just happen. It takes the collaboration of many people with different gifts. Each of us has a role in the chorus.
The Power of Stories 2.0
Yes, stories are wonderful for capturing attention. But I also learned that stories often just capture a moment in time. Narratives are about a movement over time and speak to our worldview. To that degree, they engage and motivate us.
Lessons from Nature – Systemic Change
The gift of a closing prayer drawn from nature.
The Secret Sauce of Systemic Change
The best way to help the poor is to respect them, to stand before them as an equal, without any masks, privilege, without any authority other than love and respect. And love will help you persevere in spite of the disappointments and the failures and the lack of honesty that we have to deal with almost every day.
Changing Systems One Story at a Time
Jesus knew the power of stories. And he changed so many lives. Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
Corpus Christi – Got the Picture … Get the Message?
Corpus Christi – You got the picture but did you get the message?
Eucharistic Underpinnings of Systemic Change
Our ability to go and do likewise in imitation of Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet is the “criterion by which the authenticity of our Eucharistic celebrations is judged.”
From Awed Followers to Courageous Missioners – Getting Practical
On Pentecost, they received the gift of God’s Spirit and they realized they had a mission to accomplish. Pentecost changed them… but not fully. As we have seen in the readings of the Acts of the Apostles they still had a lot to learn about their mission.
Can We Recover Some “Forgotten truths” About St. Vincent?
Some forgotten truths about Vincent and first steps in reclaiming.
