Canada

A Canadian View: Christmas Blessings

It may a good time to consider how we have each been blessed over the past year and perhaps ask for blessings for others.

A Canadian View: Advent

As Vincentians, perhaps we too should examine our efforts to address poverty and take time during this Advent to do that little extra.

A Canadian View: Freedom Behind Prison Walls

The Province of Ontario Regional Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul started the Ozanam education fund several years ago, which provides grants to a candidate sponsored by a member conference. We have helped almost 200 candidates. One unique candidate was...

A Canadian View: Crime and Us

I have often wondered why our prison system in Canada is called Corrections Canada when there seems to be little evidence of trying to re-habilitate prisoners while they serve their sentence. It would be too simple to compare our system with that of the USA where the...
A Canadian View: Engaging Homelessness

A Canadian View: Engaging Homelessness

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.

Vincentians Bring Mercy

Vincentians Bring Mercy

Vincentians Bring Mercy - God is Always on Time - God Calls us to Give Up - Vincentians Give Freely Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 2, 2016 Vincentians Bring Mercy - When our hearts are not fully devoted to God, we are not truly committed to being...

Vincentians Bring Mercy

Who Does God Say You Are?

Who does God say you are? - Button up on Discipleship -- Sing a New, Joyful Song Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday July 26, 2016 Who does God say you are? I know I am not alone in what I do.  I always believe God is with me.  Sometimes I need His...

Vincentians Bring Mercy

God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses

God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses - How to be Holy- Peace is Possible - We are Disciples Following Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 19, 2016 God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses – Sometimes you hear a voice.  No! You are not crazy. If we can...

Vincentians Bring Mercy

Be a Sign – Everyday Formation

Be a Sign - Everyday Formation – Vincentian Prayer - Vincentian’s Clean Heart Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 5, 2016 Be a Sign - We, as Vincentians are a sign to others.  We do not have to preach, but we must be the sign.  Called as Vincentians we...

Vincentians Bring Mercy

Our Journey – God our BFF

Our Journey – God our BFF – Created to be Like Christ – How do we Grow?  Vincentian Day of Prayer & Fast – Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Blessings my dear Vincentian Family:  Make a difference today.  Smile always.  I teach the kids a smile is a prayer from God and they...

Vincentians Bring Mercy

Know and Show Mercy Joyfully

Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be Still in Silence - Our Lady Knows – Vincentian Love is Justice Vincentian Day of Pray and Fast - Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Know and Show Mercy Joyfully – Be present to those we serve and be joyful.  Think of yourself in their place and...

Vincentians Bring Mercy

What is God Telling You?

What God is Telling You - Pain and Suffering - Guided by the Holy Spirit – Mending a Broken Heart Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday, June 14, 2016 What God is Telling You - What has He been saying to you?  Sometimes we think we hear the message, but are...

Vincentians Bring Mercy

Discovering God in Silence

Discovering God in Silence - God Gives Hope – Roll up Your Sleeves – Vincentian Leader a Servant Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Discovering God in Silence - I know I write about this often.  I just believe it is the best place to be for...

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