Canada

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: A More Just World

A Canadian View: Homelessness, Part Two

(Read Part One by clicking here.) Homelessness is an issue that is certainly aligned with the fundamental principles of Catholic Social Teaching. When we talk about principles such as Human Dignity, Association, Participation, Solidarity and the Preferential...

A Canadian View: A More Just World

A Canadian View: Homelessness, Part One

I could not let Father Freund’s article of December 30, 2017 regarding homelessness pass without adding my perspective. I agree with Father Freund about how many of us have likely stopped to drop some change in the hand of a homeless person on the street. I have done...

A Canadian View: A More Just World

A Canadian View: Refugees in Canada

We welcome Vincentian Jim Paddon as our latest contributor to the .famvin English site. He will be writing reflections for us twice a month on Thursday afternoons. You can read a little bit about him after his reflection. Thank you Jim!  I would like to provide...

A Canadian View: A More Just World

A Canadian View: Barriers and Bridges

We welcome Vincentian Jim Paddon as our latest contributor to the .famvin English site. He will be writing reflections for us twice a month on Thursday afternoons. You can read a little bit about him after his reflection. Thank you Jim!  There has certainly been...

Four Brief Reflections

Four Brief Reflections

Service in Hope – “I am among you as one who serves.” (Lk. 22:27)   “There is no better way to insure our eternal happiness than to live and die in the service of the poor, within the arms of Providence and, and in a real renunciation of ourselves by following Jesus...

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