Let us look at the issues of division through the eyes of those most affected and seek their support in addressing how to overcome past injustices.
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by Jim Paddon | October 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.
by Jim Paddon | October 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As we examine the urgent need to address climate change, I’d like to look at how it is affecting Canada.
by Jim Paddon | September 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
My original plan for this article was to report on an Atlantic Canada Vincentian family social justice gathering in Halifax, Nova Scotia, but hurricane Dorian had other plans.
by Jim Paddon | September 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
There is a TV commercial for a credit card company that we have all likely seen (maybe way too often) that uses the catch phrase of “What’s in your wallet?”
by Jim Paddon | Sep 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let us look at the issues of division through the eyes of those most affected and seek their support in addressing how to overcome past injustices.
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 Jim Paddon | Aug 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Discipline of Prayer - JOHN 14:15-21 - JOHN 15:12-17 - Vincentians Remain Calm Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentian Discipline of Prayer The courage to live the call to share Jesus with others comes from a hope that gives way to the discipline of...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 29, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Weapon Against Evil - JOHN 14:21-26 - Dwelling Place - John’s Gospel Words- Rejoice with the Angels Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Weapon Against Evil Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed Mother. Love...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians are Happy Serving our Lord - Vincentians Work Hard with God - JOHN 12:44-50 - Charity and Love Prevail Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians are Happy Serving our Lord The desire for happiness is, at its core, the desire for God. The fulfillment...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 15, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Called to Serve - Vincentians Have God’s Grace - Vincentians Put Others First - Vincentians are United - Fasting Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Called to Serve In the Gospel, the Lord invites us to accept our mission without placing conditions. It is an important...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Pray - Good Hearts of Vincentians - JOHN 6:52-59 - Vincentians Desire and Aim to Serve Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Pray We pray each day as Vincentians. We know we are called by Jesus to serve those we serve. We see Jesus especially in...
by Lynn L'Heureux | May 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Proclaim with Joy - True Friends - Wednesday, April 25 Gospel - Why does the Son come? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Proclaim with Joy I want to be a woman whose faith in God’s promises holds no matter how long there is no evidence of it—a woman who uses her voice...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God in the Garden - Vincentians Seek - We Need to Pray - Vincentians Do Not Judge Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God in the Garden In the beginning, God made a garden, rich with compost and humus, a black loam that smelled of dawn. Seeds began sprouting in this...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8: 51-59 Live – Learn – Fall and Arise Amazed and Afraid Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Serving those in need, Hardships. John 8:51-59 Vincentians, today Jesus refers to Himself as “I AM.” The name God revealed to Moses. So,...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pray Fervently - Vincentian Story - Consolation Suffering Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Pray Fervently Pray to Our Lady—pray the Rosary very fervently, cling to Our Lady, she will surely lead you to Jesus to know His will for you. – Mother Teresa...