Together, let us join in prayer each day for peaceful and just elections using this prayer and reflection.
Systemic change
The Forgotten Part of “What Must Be Done”
When St. Vincent asked “What must be done?” he looked beyond what was always done. Is there a better way of doing what we have always done?
The Focus of Prophecy and Pope Francis
“I would like to invite you to go on a journey together… I am calling it a journey because it requires a shift, a change.” Pope Francis
Advocacy, Going Against the Flow, as a Dimension of Holiness
Pope Francis, in his recent writing explaining everyday holiness tells us “Hungering and thirsting for righteousness: that is holiness.”
BINGO or SNGO – Replicability Means Taking Adequate Time!
Replicability is possible only with a well-planned, well-considered, well-measured and well-documented effort. When we come upon or a good idea or process and move to build oue own, care is necessary that we understand what we are implementing.
Do You Pray For Systemic Change?
When things are important to us we pray. Perhaps we should ask when was the last time we prayed for the success of systemic changes?
If Einstein Is Right…
Why do we feed, clothe and house the marginalized over and over?
Holy Week – The Greatest Systemic Change in Human Consciousness
“Do you understand what I have done for you?”… I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. … Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. John 13: 11-17
Matthew 25: A Vincentian Life Process
It is interesting to consider Matthew’s chapter 25 as a whole, all three parables together in sequence, one building on the other.
“If You See Something, Say Something” – A Vincentian Perspective
A Vincentian reading of “If you See Something, Say Something.” Being the voice of the Voiceless.
The Foundation Story for Vincentian Systemic Change
The story of the sermon at Châtillon is not only the foundation story of the Ladies of Charity, it is the foundation for what we call today systemic change.
Vincent Showed Us… With Help from Women
Vincent showed us how to change systems St. Vincent showed us how to do systemic change… but he did not leave a formal manual or even call it "systemic change." Vincent was not what would today be called a "systems thinker.” Vincent was what I call a “systems doer.”...
