Systemic change

Questions Leading to “Metanoia” or Changing our Way of Thinking

by John Freund, CM | March 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

One of the big challenges many of us face is not only to think beyond ourselves. We also need to change the way we think about how we serve the needs of our sisters and brothers.

Are We Trying To Force Systemic Change?

by John Freund, CM | February 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

System leaders focus on creating the conditions that can produce change and that can eventually cause change to be self-sustaining.

“I Used To Be Homeless”

by John Freund, CM | February 20, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

A story of homelessness with a happy ending but a terrifying realization of being one step away from being out on the streets again.

Which Person Do You See… and What Difference Does It Make?

by John Freund, CM | February 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments

When we see a person in need do we see a hungry person needing a hot meal? Or do we see a discouraged person hungering for hope and a way forward?

Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change

Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.

Let’s Talk Openly About the Challenge of St. John Paul II

by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

“Search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long term solutions. adaptable and effective concrete solutions.” St. John Paul II

The Synod as an Emmaus Journey!

by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

Seeing beyond each personal experience! Isn’t that what the Synod is about? We hear the Spirit and recognize the inadequacies of our individual understandings regarding the the needs of peoople in other parts of the world.

Systemic Change role model honored by Ladies of Charity

by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News, Systemic change

If you are looking for a role model for the Vincentian Family thrust for systemic change the St. John’s University chapter of the Ladies of Charity USA honored one at their Evening of Hope

Kenya – Vincentian Family Asset Management Workshop

by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Systemic change

Some 120 people from various branches of the Vincentian Family gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for an intense three-day workshop focused on wise asset management, strategic planning and grant writing.

Wise Asset Management in Kenya

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 22, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Systemic change

Exploring strategies for systemic change, wise asset management and grant writing is the focus of a gathering the Vincentian missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya these days. Sharing wisdom and seeking wisdom to move from subsidy to self-sufficency is the theme of the event....

SVDP offers Systemic Change Case Study

by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2015 | Systemic change

SVDP offers Systemic Change Case Study