Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).

by Jim Paddon | January 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As I sat with my wife on New Year’s Eve and watched the Big Apple drop in New York, it was, as always, great to see so much joy, love, reflection and hope for what this new year of 2023 may bring us.
by Jim Paddon | December 1, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.
by Jim Paddon | November 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As I resume my Famvin articles, much has happened over the past summer months.
by Jim Paddon | May 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The laws of Indigenous Peoples around the world are often referred to as “Nature’s Laws.”
by Jim Paddon | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
by Jim Paddon | Mar 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
You must look at yourself and any conscious or unconscious biases you may have. You must speak out when you hear others act or comment about someone.
by Jim Paddon | Feb 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?
by Jim Paddon | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s social justice committee has been tasked with developing material and recommendations related to the issue of systemic racism.
by Jim Paddon | Mar 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians, we witness the effect that the lack of safe, secure and affordable housing has on the people we serve.
by Jim Paddon | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Let us live for today and tomorrow. Let us remember and learn from these tragedies and let us add some good memories for now and always.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 25, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Canada launched its national housing campaign on The theme is “Safe, secure and affordable housing is a human right.”
by Jim Paddon | Feb 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Part Four: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Feb 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Part Three: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Jan 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Jan 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…