G.K. Chesterton wrote “original sin is a fact, an observable fact one can “see in the street.”
Mindwalk Podcasts: Latest posts and thoughts…
Can Stories Change the World?
Parents learn quickly the power of story as a pacifier. But these stories also shape values. Stories and the lived stories of their example are how we learn our values. – Jesus knew the power of stories! Do you really want to change things? Tell a story!
Sisters Challenging Me To Think More
No matter what era or even whether we went to a catholic school, I suspect the teachers we remember most favorably are the ones who taught us to think.
Praying For What’s Really Important
The kingdom is waking up to being sons and daughters of God, brothers and sisters to one another. In a polarized world what could be a more radical change in consciousness?
The Challenge of Pope John Paul II
John Paul II, St. Vincent and Black Lives Matter
Can Mice Teach Us Something About “Normal?
“Who moved my Cheese” is a parable that describes how people face change. It’s about 4 characters running around in a maze trying to locate their “cheese” or what is important to them.
What Must We As Vincentian Family Do?
With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of Floyd George.
There Has Got To Be a Better System
I would like to suggest that we take seriously the lessons Vincent and Louise can teach us about collaboration rather than competition.
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?
https://famvin.org/en/2019/02/27/are-we-trying-to-force-systemic-change/
Ministry Planning and Beating Dead Horses
https://famvin.org/en/2017/03/15/ministry-planning-and-beating-dead-horses/
If Einstein Is Right…
https://famvin.org/en/2018/04/04/if-einstein-is-right/
Do You Pray For Systemic Change?
https://famvin.org/en/2018/04/11/do-you-pray-for-systemic-change-2/