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A Canadian View: Reconciliation (Part 2)
by Jim Paddon | April 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Part two of how reconciliation was used as the foundation of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) commission.
A Canadian View: Reconciliation (Part 1)
by Jim Paddon | April 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A word that is heard and used often during the Lenten season is reconciliation.
A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part Two
by Jim Paddon | March 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
If we can develop some methods to attract new members from within our parish, it can only benefit our effort to be a strong and effective social justice voice.
A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part One
by Jim Paddon | March 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As I meet and talk to fellow Vincentians about social justice, I am often asked what social justice is.
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A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two
by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
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A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part One
by Jim Paddon | Nov 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada has embarked on a 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”
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A Canadian View: Global Climate Change
by Jim Paddon | Oct 24, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians we must also look at the effect on our fellow residents of this planet who are amongst those living in poverty.
Vincentians Seeing Life – Vincentians, Best Friends
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 12, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Seeing Life - Vincentians, Best Friends - God Deserves our Best - Facing Giants Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Seeing Life We try to see life and the people in it from God’s view. Generally we don’t see things as they are. Seeing things...
Be Optimistic – Vincentian Spirituality
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Be Optimistic - Vincentian Spirituality - I believe... - Advent First Week Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Be Optimistic The Christmas ideal is different. Yes, take care of your health. But understand how important it is and central to the Christmas message, to be...
Offer Your Service – Live in the Present
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Offer Your Service – Live in the Present – Gift of Fortitude – Constant Companions Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Offer Your Service What’s the thing you do to create and bring beauty to the world around you? Whatever it is, you can use it to change the world....
A Dimension of Love – Vincentians Justice and Charity
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A Dimension of Love - Vincentians Justice and Charity - Do We Listen? - Vincentians doing their Best Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast A Dimension of Love There is a striking passage in the First Letter of John that gives us a beautiful understanding of love – and...
Merciful Savior – Reaching Out
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Merciful Savior - Reaching Out – Gateway to Heaven – Lord Give Me Courage Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Merciful Savior Vincentians know the Wonderful, merciful Savior. Precious Redeemer and friend, who would have thought that a Lamb could rescue the souls of all...
We are All Sinners – Good Christians Know
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We are all Sinners - Good Christians Know - Why did Jesus Come to Us? - Living for Eternity Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast We are all Sinners We as Vincentians know we are forgiven. One of my favourite sayings is: We are journeying to Sainthood and are sinners...
Vincentians Living God’s Will – Live the Beatitudes
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 31, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Living God’s Will - Vincentians Live the Beatitudes – Vincentians are Good, Unique and Beautiful Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Living God's Will If we want to please our good God of Mercy, we should not look so much to what we want today,...
Vincentians Look up to God – Vincentians Serve with Faith and Mercy
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 24, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians Look up to God - Vincentians Serve with Faith and Mercy - What We Do, Affects Our Future - Vincentians are Called to Be Disciples Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Vincentians Look up to God When we go on home visits, we bow down before God before we go...
God’s Perfect Plan – The Puzzle in Our Lives
by Lynn L'Heureux | Oct 17, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God’s Perfect Plan - The Puzzle in Our Lives - Vincentians Need to Pause - Vincentian Gratitude Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast God's Perfect Plan God’s plan is so perfect that even sin, tragedy, and painful deaths are used to bring us to divine union. God wisely...