Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
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by John Freund, CM | September 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Pope Francis and St. Vincent spoke truth to power. What guidelines might be helpful consider in speaking truth to power?
by John Freund, CM | September 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?
by John Freund, CM | September 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Do we realize that personal transformation is the seed for systemic change?
by John Freund, CM | September 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
How do offer I friendship, provide holistic service, and serve as advocates for those who are poor?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Are you the only one in the world who has not heard what is going on in (Washington?)” (Luke 24:18) People from around the world are trying to make sense of recent events. I offer some resources for reflection.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2021 | Systemic change
True optimism is the ability to see the emptiness of half the glass while choosing to focus on the fullness of the other half of the glass.
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 5, 2019 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
In Campinas, Sao Paulo (Brazil), the social projects of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Brazil (CNB) have reversed two very common situations experienced by the residents of Jardín de San Marcos and its surroundings: the difficulty of...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
What Herod and the Wisemen can teach us about revisioning our ministry with people trapped in poverty.
by Jim Claffey | Dec 26, 2018 | Formation, Systemic change
Bold advocacy calls for courage. We might lose friends, not everyone will agree with us. And for an organization it can be very challenging to take a public stance on a controversial issue.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Artists through the centuries have challenged superficial visions of poverty and inspired systemic change and dedication to direct services improving the condition of the poor.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family takes advantage of its NGO status at the UN to speak its truth about its experience with people suffering from unsheltered homelessness and lack of access to adequate housing.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
This year my image of Advent is an image of expectant parents excitedly seeking, and rejoicing in, the evidence of life stirring in a womb of God’s people.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 5, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Having a baby is a life-changer. It bears repeating. A baby changes everything. One baby changed everything – for everyone – literally!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Mary’s thanksgiving hymn is actually a hymn celebrating God’s “systemic change” of seeing things as God sees things … and an invitation to live it in our lives.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.