Systemic change

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

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?

It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem-solving. – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture.”

Luke’s Gospel – Trees or Forest?

I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”

Our “Real Families”

I often heard two seemingly contradictory thoughts about parents in “real families.”

Intersections

Intersections

“Those on top, like politicians and church leaders, talk a lot about peace, but not about justice, because speaking of peace sounds good to others on top and to the naïve on the bottom, but to speak of justice sounds bad to those on top because it opens the eyes of...

Intersections

Bullfights and Systemic Change

It caught my eye immediately. A statue on his desk—a bullfight scene. But not what you would expect. This one was strikingly different—here the bull was sitting on the matador holding him down! Talk about the unexpected. A paradigm shift? No, a complete reversal! We...

Intersections

One Big Idea Could Change Everything

One big idea could change everything. The Innovation Mission initiative of the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland in collaboration with Cleveland Leadership Center is looking for big ideas that could change systems. The initiative is rooted in the belief...

Be The Change You Want!

Be The Change You Want!

Real change starts with recognizing that we are part of the systems we seek to change. The fear and distrust we seek to remedy also exist within us—as do the anger, sorrow, doubt, and frustration. Our actions will not become more effective until we shift the nature of the awareness and thinking behind the actions.

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