Systemic change
Reacting to New Ways of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
I don’t think I ever really appreciated how much of a radical change in thinking observant Jews were asked to make regarding their deeply held identity and beliefs. The Acts of the Apostles reveal the struggles to understand and accept a new way of thinking and living. It did not happen all at once.
Emmaus – Beginning a Systemic Change Process
by John Freund, CM | April 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
As we read the Acts of the Apostles in this Easter season we see how it took time for the good news of the resurrection to sink in. Each Easter season I am amazed at what I learn about myself and ministry in their struggles.
Holy Week – Jesus Asks “Do you understand?”
by John Freund, CM | April 17, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Holy Week – Jesus washes feet and asks “Do you understand?” God is present in loving service more than power and might.
More Than the Appendix in Bed 404B
by John Freund, CM | April 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Doctors need to treat that appendix. But that appendix is not something in a laboratory dish. It is part of the many systems we call a person. And that person is part of many other systems.
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The Systemic Change That Began In Mary’s Womb
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Have you ever thought of the birth of Jesus as the greatest systemic change?
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What Can One Person Do To Help the Homeless?
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Can one person impact the problems of homelessness? Yes… with 50,000 other individuals around the world who slept out as the homeless do!
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Change, Change, Change!
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Serving in an era of unprecedented change: Things are Changing, Changing, Changing… In your world. Everywhere around you.
Asking important questions
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
In his weekly column to the members of the Vincent de Paul Society, CEO Dave Barringer has a habit of asking important questions. This week is no exception. The question he asks is something that all branches on the Vincentian Family can ask. Do we sometimes not...
Vincentian Harbor Project in Odessa Ukraine
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2015 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Confreres from the Vice-Province of SS. Cyril and Methodius involved in prison ministry in Odessa--a port city in the southern Ukraine--observed that inmates received little preparation to reenter society upon their release. This experience eventually led our...
Ladies of Charity reflect on Vincentian Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2015 | Collaboration, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News, Systemic change
The latest edition of the Ladies of Charity USA Servicette is attached. It features a wonderful article on Vincentian collaboration. LCUSA President Mary Ann Dantuono reflects on how Collaboration and systemic change are important. She writes... The elements of...
Vincentian Family Responds to Ferguson
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2015 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The St. Louis Review describes the reaction of the young adults who attended "The Vincentian Family Responds to Ferguson," a gathering of members of the associations or congregations whose apostolates in St. Louis are inspired by the Vincentian charism of service to...
What Do the Poor Need? Try Asking Them
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2015 | News, Systemic change
Under the title "What Do the Poor Need? Try Asking Them" David L. Kirp writes in the Sunday Review of a principle that is bedrock for the Vincentian Family approach to systemic change. Invite everyone to the table, especially those most affected! He writes, FOR...
Solving Poverty: A Revolutionary Approach
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Systemic change has many names. This article "The Rise of Antipoverty Relational Work" uses terminology, "relational work", not familiar to most in the Vincentian Family, to describe nonprofits revolutionary change in approach to solutions to poverty. Whatever the...
The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Brookings Institution's latest report ought to be of great interest to the Vincentian Family. Our mission, our strategies and our experience can be brought to bear for the analysis of this landmark document, and serve as a partial basis for future collaborative...
Even typhoons can not stop Vincentian Family meeting!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Typhoon Falcon cannot stop the meeting for the Vincentian Family Philippines Collaborative Project on Systemic Change - Tanauan (Adamson University, July 9, 2015) Pam Mantuhac added 4 new photos to her Facebook page. Attendees: Ana Maria P. Escano - CoM VMY, SC...
Systemic change’s blindest blind spot
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change
(The development professional were certain that indoor water faucets would aid development but )....had development professionals not instantly assumed that walking to a well was a burden, they might have realized that the water faucets installed inside houses in a...