One example of a systemic change project comes from Madagascar, in the village of Jangany, where Fr. Tonino Cogoni, C.M. has been ministering for over twenty years.
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by John Freund, CM | October 16, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Systemic change | 6 Comments
October 17th marks the UN’s World Day for the Eradication of Poverty calling us to work toward overcoming poverty.
by John Freund, CM | October 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Whack-a-mole has become something of a metaphor for a recurring problem that one never seems to get ahead of. How do we address recurring problems?
by John Freund, CM | October 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
The emergence of indigenous peoples in society and in the Church has been recognized by the Latin American Bishops as a new Pentecost, a Kairos, a sacred moment of encounter for all.
by John Freund, CM | September 25, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Profiles in courage from the present and the past, young and old.
by Erminio Antonello, CM | May 2, 2020 | News, Systemic change
One example of a systemic change project comes from Madagascar, in the village of Jangany, where Fr. Tonino Cogoni, C.M. has been ministering for over twenty years.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
What can we learn about being chang agents from imitating God’s model of bringing about a change in our ways of thinking?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We must think of the bigger picture beyond and own immediate needs and even beyond first aid measures as important as they are.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 7, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
We talk a lot about systemic change. But what about being a systems thinker? Do we have the habits of systems thinking?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Why? and Why not? Two short questions. But they are challenging questions. Questions that lead to systemic change. It is said that Steve Jobs favorite questions were Why? and Why not? These questions help us understand Vincent… and Louise and Frederic, and so many...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
Frequent visitors of this site are deeply committed to helping those who suffer poverty and are committed to a systemic change approach that goes beyond handouts. At the same time it might be that despite good will, not all have personal experience of what it is like...
by Pamela B. Mantuhac | Nov 19, 2016 | News, Systemic change
“Systemic change is a spirituality, a mindset, a presence that listens, and an experience.” This was the line that encapsulated the first day of the SC meeting. As the second day started with the reflective “Prayer to the Different Directions,” the participants’ mood...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2016 | News, Systemic change
In "Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center - example-of-systems-thinking" Carol De Angelo, Sister of Charity of NY, reflects on the systemic collaboration that led to a playground where medically fragile children can experience play and fun. She also invites us to recognize...
by Pamela B. Mantuhac | Nov 12, 2016 | News, Systemic change
The International Commission for Systemic Change is holding a regional coordination meeting for Asia in the Daughters of Charity Provincial House in Lam Lukka, Bangkok, Thailand this weekend, November 11-12. Participating were 15 representatives coming from India,...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2016 | Formation, Systemic change
Eucharist challenges us to recognize and confront the structures of sin. It prepares us for a mission to transform the world.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 26, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
VinFormation offers this 67 second video insight into the concept of systemic change as breaking the cycles of poverty.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2016 | Systemic change
Vincent accomplished so much by simply by seizing the day and doing the next right thing.