Canada
A Canadian View: Christmas Blessings
by Jim Paddon | December 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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
by Jim Paddon | December 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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
by Jim Paddon | November 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
A Canadian View: Crime and Us
by Jim Paddon | November 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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A Canadian View: Engaging Homelessness
by Jim Paddon | Aug 22, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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A Canadian View: To Seek and Find
by Jim Paddon | Aug 8, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Do we use the opportunity to seek and find what more is needed or what more can we do for a person or family?
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A Canadian View: Let Our Youth Speak!
by Jim Paddon | Jul 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
We always seem to want to talk about needing more youth in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Vincentians Bring Mercy
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
Who Does God Say You Are?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 25, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
God Speaks to Us Through Our Senses
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 18, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
Take up the Cross – Angry at God – Finding the Hidden Jesus
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Take up the Cross - Angry at God - Finding the Hidden Jesus Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Take up the Cross - What is the cross to us who believe? Among many other things, it is a sign of our lowest point, our sufferings joined with...
Be a Sign – Everyday Formation
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
Our Journey – God our BFF
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 27, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
Know and Show Mercy Joyfully
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 20, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
What is God Telling You?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 13, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...
Discovering God in Silence
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 6, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
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...