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A Canadian View: The Dignity of the Human Person

by .famvin | November 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

by Jim Paddon | October 3, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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

by Jim Paddon | December 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

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?

by Jim Paddon | November 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

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: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One

by Jim Paddon | Jan 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

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.

A Canadian View: 2020 Vision

by Jim Paddon | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

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

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

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

by Sr. Roma De Robertis | Dec 19, 2017 | News

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

by Jim Paddon | Dec 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

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

by Jim Paddon, SSVP Social Justice Chair | Dec 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

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

by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 30, 2017 | Formation, 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

by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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

by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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

by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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

by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 11, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

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

by Lynn L'Heureux | Sep 4, 2017 | Formation, Reflections

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...