![Sometimes We Forget the Obvious](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/systemic-change-prayer-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sometimes We Forget the Obvious
If we are asked we would all recognize the importance of prayer in everything we do… especially in our efforts toward systemic change.
![XV National Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Brazil Begins](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/06/201906201906encontro-famvin-2019-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
XV National Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Brazil Begins
Systemic Change, Collaborative Action, Projects for the Homeless and the Vocational Culture are some of the topics being discussed in the National Meeting.
![Vincentian Cattle Herd Breeding Project, Costa Rica](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/05/Bro-Vincentian-with-cattle-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Cattle Herd Breeding Project, Costa Rica
A cattle breeding project sponsored by the Vincentian Solidarity Office, is an example of systemic change for the improvement of the pastoral care of parishioners at the various mission stations, and the betterment of the lives of the “campesinos,” peasants.
![Charles Dickens – Artists as a Voice of the Poor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/12/vincentian-arts-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Charles Dickens – Artists as a Voice of the Poor
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.
![Fr. Thomas Judge, C.M. and the Missionary Cenacle Family](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/11/missionary-cenacle-judge-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Fr. Thomas Judge, C.M. and the Missionary Cenacle Family
Learn about the origins of the Cenacle Family, and how systemic change was and is evident in their ministries.