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.
Systemic change
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.”
Please Don’t Feed the Trolls
by John Freund, CM | March 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
In the language of the internet, a troll is a person who makes inflammatory, insincere, or otherwise off-topic comments in a social setting.
Speaking Truth to Power
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?
Change Agents – Our Heritage
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?
Does Any Of This Fit You?
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.
Connecting Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change
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.
St. John Paul II – Lenten Challenge to Me Personally… and beyond
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Personal and societal systemic change come together!
The State of Systemic Change in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
What is the “state of systemic change” in the Vincentian Family?
It is Important to Tell Success Stories
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...
Oprah, Mothers and Change
by John Freund, CM | Jan 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Is there a connection between Oprah, Mothers and Change?
Pope Francis’ Poetically Powerful Insights
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.
The Incarnation – The Mother of all Systemic Changes
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2017 | Announcements, Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We are called to live the systemic change of the Incarnation.
Between First Aid and Systemic Change
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.