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A Canadian View: 2025 – A Time for Hope, A Time for Action
In 2025, challenges such as poverty, homelessness and increasing inequality require advocating for systemic changes that offer sustainable solutions and hope to the most vulnerable. Vincentians are called to be personally transformed, recognizing Jesus in those in need and working for human dignity and social justice.
A Canadian View: A Change in Seasons for All
This may also be a good time for us all to reflect on the way our Indigenous sisters and brothers welcome the changing seasons and embrace what has been given to them to act as good stewards for our land, water and animals.
A Canadian View: The Dignity of the Human Person
I was recently reviewing the Ten principles of Catholic Social Teachings article by Fr. Robert P Maloney, CM as I researched information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
A Canadian View: A Fresh Approach To Social Justice
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
A Canadian View: Summer Reflections
As we approach the end of summer here in Canada, for myself and many others, we have had a summer of relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and exploring new and exciting parts of our vast nation.
A Canadian View: A Spiritual Evolution
When us older (and hopefully wiser) Vincentians look back on what this world has achieved in our lifetimes it is truly amazing.
A Canadian View: A Spring Renewal
Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.
A Canadian View: Charity and Justice
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.
A Canadian View: Servant Leadership
Servant leadership is term used within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and is likely familiar with many branches of the Vincentian family.