After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Systemic change
Is the Church a Closet?
Is the Church like a closet where we wistfully keep things from the past, a dreary chamber filled only with us, our problems and our disappointments? Then it will be impossible to recognize God’s silent and unassuming presence.
Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?
For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
The Vincentian Family In Time-lapse Photography
Listening to “A Daring Prudence,” Fr. Robert Maloney’s overview of the development of the Vincentian Family, evoked metaphors from photography.
Updating Our Mental Maps of Ministry
Are we aware of the changing landscape of poverty and new needs? Do we need to update our mental maps?
What Are the Two Greatest Systemic Changes in Human History?
A quick quiz! What are the two greatest systemic changes in human history? (Here’s an important clue – They are interrelated!)
The Systemic Change That Began In Mary’s Womb
Have you ever thought of the birth of Jesus as the greatest systemic change?
What Can One Person Do To Help the Homeless?
Can one person impact the problems of homelessness? Yes… with 50,000 other individuals around the world who slept out as the homeless do!
Change, Change, Change!
Serving in an era of unprecedented change: Things are Changing, Changing, Changing… In your world. Everywhere around you.
Thanksgiving with Mary … and a Dangerous Memory
Mary’s Magnificat is a dangerous memory. Mary not only gave thanks for this revolution. She intuitively realized she was part of the revolution.
Meeting of the Vincentian Commission for the Promotion of Systemic Change
The International Commission for the Promotion of Systemic Change met at the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission in Rome.
Pope Francis Writes for Famvin!
Take a few minutes to read Pope Francis’ brief reflection for the Third World Day of the Poor.
