The on-going struggle to introduce and promote social justice within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada is one that continues to challenge us in many ways.
Formation
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
“Jesus, who was crucified, has risen as he said. Alleluia!”
A Vincentian View: A Triduum with Mary
The place of Mary sometimes surfaces in my reflections on the holy days of the Easter Triduum.
July 26: Arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in the U.S.
They sailed to Baltimore, MD, primarily to establish a seminary in the Louisiana territory.
A Canadian View: Justice for All
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.
Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!
In the midst of the debate about wearing masks some wish they had a mask to wear.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!
It’s good to take a step back and look at leadership during these times. How did our leaders respond?
A Vincentian View: Faithful to the End
Scholars tell us that fully one-third of the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels comes to us through parables.
Are we Finished with Systemic Change?
Apparently some in the Vincentian Family think our systemic change (SC) work has run its course.
Reign of God and His Justice First
Jesus teaches us how to pray. He wants us to ask first that the Father’s name be praised, his reign come and his will be done. Self-interest plays no part in Solomon’s prayer. He only asks for wisdom to reign. And the Lord does what he asks. So, Solomon knows what to...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Two-tiered Society
St. Vincent and Saint Louise were keenly aware of a two-tiered society in their day
Vows of St. Elizabeth Seton’s Founding Community (July 19, 1813)
Under an adapted Rule of the French Daughters of Charity approved by Archbishop Carroll, a novitiate was completed, and seventeen women became the first vowed American Sisters of Charity July 19, 1813.
