Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
Canada
A Canadian View: Welcome to 2022
by Jim Paddon | January 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
2022 has arrived! and 2021 is now history.
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Three
by Jim Paddon | December 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Three discusses (systemic) racism.
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Two
by Jim Paddon | December 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Two discusses poverty.
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part One
by Jim Paddon | November 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 3 Comments
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part One discusses trauma.
A Canadian View: What About Black History?
by Jim Paddon | Mar 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
You must look at yourself and any conscious or unconscious biases you may have. You must speak out when you hear others act or comment about someone.
A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter
by Jim Paddon | Feb 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?
A Canadian View: Justice for All
by Jim Paddon | Jul 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.
A Canadian View: Black Lives Do Matter
by Jim Paddon | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The recent murder of George Floyd has resulted in a nationwide and even worldwide response to racial prejudice.
A Canadian View: Vincentian Charism in a Changing World
by Jim Paddon | Jan 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let 2020 be the start of a new decade and one in which we renew our commitment to being Vincentians. Let us remember why we are Vincentians.
A Canadian View: Welcome to 2020!
by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to think 2020 can also mean a year in which our social justice efforts demonstrate great vision through our 3-year national action campaign.
A Canadian View: ‘Tis the Season
by Jim Paddon | Dec 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we enjoy another Christmas season, I think we always look ahead with anticipation of a time for gift giving, seeing relatives and friends and celebrating the birth of the infant Jesus.
A Canadian View: Our Lady Of Guadalupe – December 12
by Jim Paddon | Dec 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Our Lady of Guadalupe brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Catholics from all the Americas.
A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two
by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part One
by Jim Paddon | Nov 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada has embarked on a 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
A Canadian View: Global Climate Change
by Jim Paddon | Oct 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.