We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
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by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
by John Freund, CM | April 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Think about the hot button issues of the day: Police reform, Climate change, Poverty, Homelessness, Election reform, Systemic racism, #metoo… Tou name it. People are calling for more than just quick but temporary fixes. People are calling for systemic reform.
by Corry Wink | April 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
by John Freund, CM | April 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
When will we really buy into the systemic change of thinking Jesus came to show us?
by John Freund, CM | May 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. Pople who use the skills of their profession in frontline “field hospitals” or mobilize those who are committed to “seeking long-term solutions.”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Think about the hot button issues of the day: Police reform, Climate change, Poverty, Homelessness, Election reform, Systemic racism, #metoo… Tou name it. People are calling for more than just quick but temporary fixes. People are calling for systemic reform.
by Corry Wink | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
by Jim Paddon | Feb 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Part Three: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Jan 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Pilate’s somewhat cynical question is among the most famous questions of history. In a somewhat prophetic message for World Communications Day 2020 Pope Francis offered what amounts to a “mindwalk” on truth.
by Jim Paddon | Jan 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2021 | Systemic change
True optimism is the ability to see the emptiness of half the glass while choosing to focus on the fullness of the other half of the glass.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Jesus came to change our minds, not God’s! The Word became flesh to show us what God’s message and way of thinking looks like when lived humanly. Jesus is the living model of world-changing systemic change.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A baby changes everything. Never was that truer than in the birth of the one we call Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus literally changed everything for everyone.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
A description of a change agent – “one who can make changes happen by inspiring and influencing others.” How does that fit you, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Vincentian Family?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Long-term solutions take time… but are worth working for!