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?
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by John Freund, CM | March 31, 2019 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
by John Freund, CM | March 20, 2019 | Formation, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Would any of these skills help you serve people in need more effectively?
by John Freund, CM | March 13, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Try your hand at expressing how some projects work… or don’t work.
by John Freund, CM | March 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
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.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
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 | Oct 2, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
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 | Sep 25, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change
Profiles in courage from the present and the past, young and old.
by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“There is no greater burden than carrying an untold story.” Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The National Office of the SVDP draws attention to an excerpt of National Board of Director's Stategic Goal Leader 4, Ray Sickinger's contribution to the publication Vincentian Heritage: FREDERIC OZANAM: SYSTEMIC THINKING AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE A number of biographies...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2014 | Systemic change
Background for North American definition of Systemic change provided by Fr. Lou Arceneaux. In 2006 an international committee was established by Father Greg Gay, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, to focus on systemic change. That committee,...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 28, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
From David Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent dePaul Society USA... March 27, 2014 Next Wednesday April 2nd, President Sheila Gilbert and I will participate in a National Poverty Summit hosted by Catholic Charities and involving members of government, media and...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2014 | Formation, Systemic change
"Change your way of thinking!" I was really struck the first time I realized that the root meaning of "metanoia" or "repent" was "change your way of thinking". Since then every Lent I try to look at what needs to change in my way of thinking about what God is asking...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2014 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The series "Saturday Study Hall" explores a topic in greater depth through the resources of the Vincentian Encyclopedia. (A counter-part, Formation Fridays, explores the more practical resources of VinFormation.) Many will find it particularly interesting to re-read...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
"Systemic change" - a phrase that has entered into the Vincentian Family vocabulary in recent years. For many who are used to focusing on the immediate and pressing needs of people it can seem abstract and new. Yet it has roots deep in Vincentian Family tradition...