Canada
A Canadian View: Engaging Homelessness
by Jim Paddon | August 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Homelessness is certainly a topic we hear and talk about a great deal in today’s world as there are many cities across North America that are trying to make the need for affordable, safe and secure housing a major component their future planning.
A Canadian View: To Seek and Find
by Jim Paddon | August 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Do we use the opportunity to seek and find what more is needed or what more can we do for a person or family?
A Canadian View: Let Our Youth Speak!
by Jim Paddon | July 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
We always seem to want to talk about needing more youth in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
A Canadian View: Vincentians Coming Together
by Jim Paddon | July 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Reflections on vincentians coming together for the SSVP Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Canada June 19-22.
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A Canadian View: Justice for All
by Jim Paddon | Jul 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.
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A Canadian View: Black Lives Do Matter
by Jim Paddon | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The recent murder of George Floyd has resulted in a nationwide and even worldwide response to racial prejudice.
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A Canadian View: Vincentian Charism in a Changing World
by Jim Paddon | Jan 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let 2020 be the start of a new decade and one in which we renew our commitment to being Vincentians. Let us remember why we are Vincentians.
Lent Is A Time To Quietly Examine Our Relationships
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 3, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lent Is A Time To Quietly Examine Our Relationships - Struggling With Temptations - Indebted To God - Happiness Is A Choice Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Lent Is A Time To Quietly Examine Our Relationships We examine our relationships with others as well as with...
SSVP Celebrates 170th Anniversary in Canada
by Theo van Besow | Mar 28, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus reminded us that “the poor will always be among us” [Deuteronomy 15:11]. Frederic Ozanam formed the Conference of Charity in 1833 on the evening of his 20th birthday. Two years later, the name was changed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP). The...
God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses – Peace is Possible
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses - Peace is Possible - Drink Up - A Cultivated Heart Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses Sometimes you hear a voice. No! You are not crazy. If we can see God in all things around us, then if we...
Bear Burdens of Others – Jesus Calls Us
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Bear Burdens of Others - Jesus Calls Us - Happy St. Patrick’s Day Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Bear Burdens of Others It is a willingness to bear other people's burdens, to help them carry their loads. And this applies to the moral life as well. If we lay the...
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Canada: North of 60 Project
by Nicole Schryburt | Mar 17, 2017 | News
Peter Ouellette, from the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, National Council of Canada, describes the North of 60 Project in the video below. He invites you to meet Michelle, Ruth Anne, Elizabeth and David from the Northwest Territories and also Helen, Keith, Lu-Ann...
Be Still – A Generous God
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be Still – A Generous God – Clinging – Be Alert Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast, Repost from August 2013 Be Still... ...and know I am your God. Shout for joy. God is offering abundance for all people who come to Him. Be still and listen to His call, you are...
God, You are my Strength and my Song – Walk in Faith
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 6, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God, You are my Strength and my Song - Walk in Faith - Wrestling with Temptation - First Sunday of Lent Day 5- Matthew 4:1-11 Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God, You are my Strength and my Song You are the reason for my joy. Fill me with your Holy Spirit; you are...
Building Humility- Created for Holiness – Lily of Purity
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 27, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Building Humility- Created for Holiness - Lily of Purity- Connecting with God Vincentian Stories of the Heart Building Humility In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could harden our hearts, we are called to dive into the sea of prayer, which is the sea of...
Vincentians Live the Gospel – Vincentians Praying
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 20, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Live the Gospel – Vincentians Praying – New Covenant – Vincentians Embrace Faith Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Live the Gospel Mark 8:34-9:1 The true discovery of the true cost of being a disciple who is called... The Lord says that...