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.
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by John Freund, CM | November 4, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
In my mid-eighties, I knew the day would come when I would no longer drive.
by Jim Paddon | November 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As I resume my Famvin articles, much has happened over the past summer months.
by Tom McKenna, CM | November 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Luke’s 19th chapter begins with a story of “two people looking.”
by John Freund, CM | November 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I grant there may be few among us who have had the privilege of meeting the likes of the saint we call Mother Theresa. Yet, you and I have touched, or been touched by, saints.
by Jim Paddon | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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.
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Does “for better or for worse” mean anything in the age of “prenuptial agreements?”
by Jim Paddon | Sep 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We in Canada must also face reality that we must come to terms with the issue of racism.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Justice and Peace, Reflections
“More than 95% of those who cycle through [Project HOME]… have never again returned to life on the streets— a success rate that has made the program a model for dozens of other U.S. cities.”
by Irving Gabriel Amaro Ramayo, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A Vincentian PQRST will involve: Pandemic, Questions, Reality, Salt, Transform.
by Tom McKenna, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
A question often on the lips of a believer: where and how is God present in my life?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
How do offer I friendship, provide holistic service, and serve as advocates for those who are poor?
by Ross Dizon | Sep 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets. That is why he corrects Peter and says that we have to forgive seventy times seven. We say, “Three strikes and you are out,” though we hear, too, “One is enough, two is too much.” So, seven is not a mean thing. If it seems...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.
by Mary Frances Jaster, MISEVI International | Sep 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
MISEVI continues to be a vital part of the Vincentian Family, even amidst a global pandemic.
by Dee Mansi | Sep 6, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Mary searched my face for judgement. She really wanted to tell me her story of homelessness without feeling a gaze of disapproval.