Pope Francis call us to explore together how our Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.
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by Erminio Antonello, CM | May 2, 2020 | News, Systemic change | 0 Comments
One example of a systemic change project comes from Madagascar, in the village of Jangany, where Fr. Tonino Cogoni, C.M. has been ministering for over twenty years.
by John Freund, CM | April 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
What can we learn about being chang agents from imitating God’s model of bringing about a change in our ways of thinking?
by John Freund, CM | April 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.
by John Freund, CM | March 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
The graphic illustrates two common, but disastrous, attitudes.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis call us to explore together how our Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis and St. Vincent spoke truth to power. What guidelines might be helpful consider in speaking truth to power?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Do any of the following characteristics fit you? You might be surprised by what it says about you.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Personal and societal systemic change come together!
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
What is the “state of systemic change” in the Vincentian Family?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2018 | Formation, Systemic change
Telling our success stories is a key to moving past the impasse of “no margin-no mission" Mission or Margin "No Margin, No Mission” is frequently heard in non-profit circles, especially from those charged with safeguarding the long-term viability of a non-profit. The...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Is there a connection between Oprah, Mothers and Change?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pope Francis offered poetically powerful insights in his homily at midnight mass and his noon message to the city and the world.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2017 | Announcements, Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We are called to live the systemic change of the Incarnation.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
I was personally stopped cold by this post in America Magazine A 12-step Advent examen on what it means ‘to be parish’. It hit me as expressing something between the cracks of first aid and systemic change.