We are people with a mission…to do what Jesus did. People 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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If Einstein Is Right About Insanity…
“Search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long term solution. By doing so, you will work for the credibility of the Gospel and of the Church.”
Who Are “Followers of Christ the King”?
Identifying “followers of Christ the King” requires looking at who understand Christ’s Kingship and LIVES accordingly.
“Bring Good News To The Poor” – Jesus’ Mission Statement
Jesus Mission Statement was only six words. It profoundly influenced the lives of St. Vincent and St.Louise. How does it influence our lifestyle?
A Journey From Opposites To Equals
I suspect we have all known relationships that should not have worked out but did. We have also known of relationships that looked so promising at the start but eventually fell apart.
What Is This “VincentianThing”?
What is this “Vincentian Thing”? Is it an organization, a mindset, a federation of religious organizations? A movement?
Problem-solving – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture” Thinking
Which do people prefer? – “Whack-a-mole” or “Big picture" thinking” It occurs to me that there are two approaches to problem solving. - “Whack-a-mole” or “Big Picture”. In the “whack-a-mole” approach focus is on immediate problems as they pop-up. But we can solve one...
Lessons From History – My Family and the Vincentian Family
What i learned about Vincentian Famiiy history for photographs of recent generations of my family history.
St. Vincent – Sage or Mentor
“Sage on the Stage” or “Mentor in the Center”
It was in a far off world (25 years ago) close to the dawn of what we call the age of technology. I was sent by St. John’s University to attend a high-level workshop on technology and education.
I went fully expecting to learn about all kinds of new technologies. I did not! But I learned something far more important. Technology was but one part of a larger shift in the way of looking at the role of teachers.
“Vincent’s Secret Sauce” — Further Thoughts
“Imagination – opens up avenues of terminology to describe and encourage the “spark” of our mission.” Dee Mansi
Forgotten truths about Vincent’s Genius
Vincent’s passion for the poor expressed itself through an empowering humilty that invited others to share their gifts in mission.
What We Can and Cannot Do in These Serious Days
In this time of plague, I offer this eclectic sampling of the humor and wit not only of our Vincentian heritage but also the humor of Popes over the last 100 years.
St. Vincent Responds to a Bishop During a Plague
The text of a letter in response to a request for advice from the Bishop of Cahors at height of one of the many plagues during the lifetime of Vincent.