In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
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A Canadian View: 2020 Vision
The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
SCIC Honored By Development and Peace – Caritas Canada
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick – Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) received a certificate of honor from Development and Peace – Caritas Canada on Nov. 29 in Carmel Chapel. Sister Mary Beth McCurdy, congregational leader (photo, center) received the...
The Laborers in the Vineyard…Matthew 20:1-16
Dear fellow Vincentians: The parable of the labourers in the vineyard is certainly one that raises some issues which would be very much part of today`s world. Can you imagine how many of us would react if we worked hard all day for our wages and then saw our employer...
Reconciliation and Vincentians
I was able to watch and listen to Prime Minister Trudeau’s very sincere and humble apology to the Innu people which was followed by the equally emotional acceptance by Toby Abed of the residential school survivors. As I listened and shared a tear with these two men, I...
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...
Vincentian Spirituality and more
Vincentian Spirituality God leads us into the midst of the world and God waits for us among the poor. Christ invites us to participate in the mission and He sits with us in prayer. Christ enables us to be charitable. The theme is as a reflection to me and is...
Reach Beyond
Welcoming the Stranger - I attended a Syrian Refugee workshop presented by my Diocese. It gave me us a better understanding of how we can be present to them. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. This statement from Matthew is one we follow willingly and lovingly in...
Vincentians Learn from Scripture
Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Learn from Scripture “Oh! How beautiful and consoling. It is not easy, but if we wish to follow Christ closely, we cannot choose an easy, quiet life. It...
Mercy, the Key to God’s Heart
Feel God’s Touch – Mercy, the Key to God’s Heart -- Silence is Golden Feel God’s Touch – God’s hand is always on us. Sometimes we don’t see or feel His presence, sometimes we do not see the light at the end of the tunnel or we have tunnel vision. But never despair. ...
Celebrate the Kingdom
I Am a Sinner – Celebrate the Kingdom – God’s Plan for Us... Such are the topics for Lynn L'Heureux's weekly reflection Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters. Pray always for Peace and remember to also pray for your enemy. God will heal their hearts and change their...
