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
Advent Reflections (Day 13)
by Famvin Media Resources | December 8, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
An Examen for Racism
by Jim Paddon | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Our Vincentian family social justice have been discussing systemic racism in North America over this past year and its effect on the dignity and equality for each person’s human right and desire to live and participate in the common good for all.
Immaculate Conception: In Advent, Find God’s Plan for You
by Elizabeth Scalia | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As we see in the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and in the life of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, we are each made for some purpose. Not for “nothing,” but decidedly for “something” in the grand scheme of the world and all of its intended Glory.
Cycle of Hope
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC | December 8, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
One year has passed since the United Nations’ General Assembly affirmed a Resolution on Homelessness.
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“Jesus, who was crucified, has risen as he said. Alleluia!”
A Vincentian View: A Triduum with Mary
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2020 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
They sailed to Baltimore, MD, primarily to establish a seminary in the Louisiana territory.
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.
Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Jul 23, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
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!
by A young lay Vincentian from the United States | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Pat Griffin, CM | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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?
by Jim Claffey | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Apparently some in the Vincentian Family think our systemic change (SC) work has run its course.
Reign of God and His Justice First
by Ross Dizon | Jul 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
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)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 19, 2020 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
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.