Organizations… and individuals… develop all kinds of strategies to cope with change. Some strategies are more successful than others. There is one strategy that has many lives … the “dead horse” theory.
Mindwalk Podcasts: Latest posts and thoughts…
Learning From Those Flying Geese?
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
Do Vincentians Lack Imagination?
Do Vincentians lack imagination? St. Vincent saw a world that most of his contemporaries never say. He imagine what must be done?
“Putting Words Into My Mouth”
Helping another to speak what is in their heart requires listening … and connecting. St. Vincent’s canvas and oils were his gifts of helping people to see what they had not seen. With his genius for organizing he involved them in the solution.
A Saint Ahead of His Times
This is the first of a series of Vincentian Mindwalks highlighting St. Vincent’s impact on church and society in France 400 years ago. Understanding how he brought about structural reform even without intending to, gives us much to think about today. Foreshadowing...
Proven Success in Creating a Culture of Mission
Creating a culture of mission has to change people’s lives. Here is a proven success story!
The Heart of University Life is a Project of Discovery
“The Heart of University Life is a project of discovery.” This is how the Vincentian Superior General sees the ministry of higher education. In his career-focused to Niaraga University he spoke of the great power of a university in it faculty and students. I ask you to use it in ever more creative ways.
The Pressures of Financing Ministry!
https://famvin.org/en/2018/08/17/the-pressures-of-financing-ministry/
Our Co-workers – Up Close and Personal
I write today, not about unions and workers rights but what Vincent can teach us about something “up close and personal ” – looking out for our co-workers.
Three Marks of Vincentian Service
Three marks of Vincentian service… and 3 one-liners from Vincent.
The Fig Tree I Sit Under Today
That past moment under a fig tree is present today for each one of us. Jesus sees us sitting under the fig trees of our daily lives!
The Limits of Pope Francis’ Imagery
Pope Francis’ Imagery and the Vincentian “Both/And”
Warning! “This Experience Changed Me”
Pope Benedict explained it well… ” love of neighbor is a path that leads to the encounter with God, and that closing our eyes to our neighbor also blinds us to God.”