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.
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by John Freund, CM | March 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
For a variety of reasons, we sometimes can not see what is right before our eyes.
by John Freund, CM | March 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
“All God’s people carry within themselves the same potencies that energized the early Christian movement…”
by John Freund, CM | March 3, 2021 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments
I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.
by John Freund, CM | February 24, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
“Move us to create healthier societies and a more dignified world, a world without hunger, poverty, violence and war. May our hearts be open to all the peoples and nations of the earth.”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
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.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2021 | Formation, Systemic change
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.
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
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.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change
Listening to “A Daring Prudence,” Fr. Robert Maloney’s overview of the development of the Vincentian Family, evoked metaphors from photography.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Are we aware of the changing landscape of poverty and new needs? Do we need to update our mental maps?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A quick quiz! What are the two greatest systemic changes in human history? (Here’s an important clue – They are interrelated!)
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?
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!
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.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Mary’s Magnificat is a dangerous memory. Mary not only gave thanks for this revolution. She intuitively realized she was part of the revolution.
by Ana Maria Picornell Escaño | Nov 20, 2019 | News, Systemic change
The International Commission for the Promotion of Systemic Change met at the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission in Rome.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Take a few minutes to read Pope Francis’ brief reflection for the Third World Day of the Poor.