Ralph Middlecamp of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has identified 5 elements that will help us to look at how we proceed in the challenging environment of serving those who are poor and bringing charity and justice to the public sphere.
- Build Relationships and Consensus
(engage in dialog on the big issues of the day) - Go to the Source
(go and experience in order to understand) - Organize with Subsidiarity in Structure
(at the lowest level possible, where the people are) - Have Courage to Advocate and Act
(stand for faith and justice, risking reputation and friendships) - Accept Disappointments
(see God’s providence even when things don’t go as you planned)
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