“Everybody wants a revolution, but nobody wants to do the dishes.”
Formation: systemic change reflections
Questions Leading to “Metanoia” or Changing our Way of Thinking
One of the big challenges many of us face is not only to think beyond ourselves. We also need to change the way we think about how we serve the needs of our sisters and brothers.
Are We Trying To Force Systemic Change?
System leaders focus on creating the conditions that can produce change and that can eventually cause change to be self-sustaining.
Oprah, Mothers and Change
Is there a connection between Oprah, Mothers and Change?
Migration as a Shock to Established Systems
Many around the world fear the impact of migration on the “system” in which they currently live. But what is the historical impact in terms of Christianity?
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican Policy Guidelines for Systemic Change
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican concerns for systemic change in our welcoming the stranger today!
Needed Not Needy: A systemic change in perception
Why Changing The World’s Perception Is Critical To How We Tackle Poverty
Systemic Change Lessons We Can Learn From Ozanam
In his lifetime Frédéric Ozanam neither heard nor uttered the phrases “systemic change” or “systemic thinking.” Yet an incident in his life illustrates a compelling argument that he was committed to helping people move from poverty to a sustainable life, a key element in changing systems that entrap people in poverty.
Be The Change You Want!
Real change starts with recognizing that we are part of the systems we seek to change. The fear and distrust we seek to remedy also exist within us—as do the anger, sorrow, doubt, and frustration. Our actions will not become more effective until we shift the nature of the awareness and thinking behind the actions.
Vincent Never Dreamt of the Systemic Changes He Set in Motion….
Vincent never dreamt of the systemic change he set in motion
Habits and Systemic Change: A Reflection
A Latin proverb warns us “The power of habit is great.” We also know this from our spiritual formation. Wise spiritual directors counsel us to pray daily, to make it a habit, and our life will always have a solid foundation. Of course St. Vincent goes even further...
Am I Asking Challenging Questions?
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...
