Famvin, the worldwide Vincentian Family of congregations and organizations with an a Vincentian spirituality, will stress in the coming years systemic change for the poor. On this theme the international meeting in Madrid, from January, 30 till February 1, was updated. Br. Edward Gresnigt, who was present in Madrid, on behalf of the Congregation Brothers CMM, was attracted by the ideas of systemic change.
"There are many things you can do as a brother next to your regular work, but it is important to keep your focus on being a religious." Brother Anthony Smulders, since 1963 working as a brother in Los Angeles, California knows what he is talking about: university professor, advisor, student moderator, researcher, regional superior, soccer referee instructor. He did it all and often at the same time. This busy bee was in December 2008 and January 2009 on vacation for a few weeks in Tilburg. Paul Simons talked to him.
Famvin, the worldwide Vincentian Family of congregations and organizations with an a Vincentian spirituality, will stress in the coming years systemic change for the poor. On this theme the international meeting in Madrid, from January, 30 till February 1, was updated. Br. Edward Gresnigt, who was present in Madrid, on behalf of the Congregation Brothers CMM, was attracted by the ideas of systemic change. 
"There are many things you can do as a brother next to your regular work, but it is important to keep your focus on being a religious." Brother Anthony Smulders, since 1963 working as a brother in Los Angeles, California knows what he is talking about: university professor, advisor, student moderator, researcher, regional superior, soccer referee instructor. He did it all and often at the same time. This busy bee was in December 2008 and January 2009 on vacation for a few weeks in Tilburg. Paul Simons talked to him.