Pope Francis Writes for Famvin!
Take a few minutes to read Pope Francis' brief reflection for the Third World Day of the Poor. read more
Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people's attention. read more
Let’s Talk Openly About the Challenge of St. John Paul II
“Search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long term solutions. adaptable and effective concrete solutions." St. John Paul II read more
What My Mother Taught Me About Systemic Change
My mother did not realize she was teaching me about systemic change. But she did. She taught me how to appreciate the Incarnation is the greatest systemic change in our history. read more
Jesus vs. the UN on the Eradication of Poverty
October 17th marks the UN’s World Day for the Eradication of Poverty calling us to work toward overcoming poverty. read more
What Can an Arcade Game Teach Us About Ministry?
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? read more
What Can the Indigenous People of the Amazon Teach Us?
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. read more
Speaking the Truth to Power at Any Age
Profiles in courage from the present and the past, young and old. read more
Hazard! – Dangerous Thinking Ahead
Vincent and Louise, Frederick, and indeed all the great figures of our Vincentian heritage, were not afraid to ask what has become known as the Vincentian question, "What must be done?" read more
A Conductor Notices
We may sometimes feel like that piccolo player – that we don’t have much to offer, that if we stopped our ministry no one would notice anyway. Yet the Great Conductor notices, and needs us to complete his orchestral masterpiece! read more
A Parable – Paying attention to details
We can learn from Pope Francis how little things can be so significant in a "culture of encounter." read more
Does Eucharist Call For Confronting Sinful Structures?
Does Eucharist call for confronting sinful structures? To some, the question may sound strange, especially when we think of the ... read more