In Canada, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is very excited to be undertaking the issue of housing during a 3-year national campaign.
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by Jim Paddon | December 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
by Jim Paddon | November 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
I think we are all aware of the increasing number of homeless women, men and children in our communities, whether large cities or smaller rural towns and villages.
by Jim Paddon | October 5, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
by Jim Paddon | September 7, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
As we approach the end of summer here in Canada, for myself and many others, we have had a summer of relaxation and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and exploring new and exciting parts of our vast nation.
by Jim Paddon | May 23, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
In Canada, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is very excited to be undertaking the issue of housing during a 3-year national campaign.
by Jim Paddon | May 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we attended Easter Sunday Mass, the sense of joy and a spiritual re-birth that takes place is truly amazing.
by Jim Paddon | Apr 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Part two of how reconciliation was used as the foundation of the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) commission.
by Lynn L'Heureux | Apr 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Healing Hands - Beggars for the Poor – Giving a Second Chance – Prayers Make Miracles Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Healing Hands – Vincentians are doing God’s work, by bringing His healing hands to all in need. We receive this gift...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Do we Betray Others? - Do People Care? - Vincentians, Friends of Jesus – Vincentian Spirituality Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 22 Do we Betray Others? – This has been on my mind since Palm Sunday when I watched The Passion, a musical performed...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 21, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians Care - Vincentians Bring Mercy – Forgiveness is Power - Vincentians Validated by God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Vincentians Care - Identifying the least among us and reaching out to them is a good Lenten exercise. As...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians Heal the Hurt – Let our Love Rule – Works of Mercy Always – Vincentian Child of God Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday March 15, 2016 Vincentians Heal the Hurt – We are all called to heal one another and to purify ourselves and others. Those we...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Mar 7, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Lifestyle - The Gaze of God - Vincentians Planted by God - Vincentian Journey of Holiness Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday March 8, 2016 Vincentian Lifestyle - Vincentian spirituality is embedded in a lifestyle of giving and love. It is an...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lenten Reflection by Denise Bondy: Lent 2016 brings us back to the desert. For my husband and me that means the desert of western Arizona as well as our own personal deserts. There are people who don’t like the desert. They think of it as a place of vast...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Faith brings Joy - Vincentians Works of Mercy - Reaching our Full Potential – Listen to My Son Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday March 1, 2016 Vincentian Faith brings Joy - To have faith in Jesus means that we, too, can experience joy even while...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Always Be Ready – God is Merciful - Doors of Faith - Mystery of Love Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday February 23, 2016 Always Be Ready – Lent is a good time to remember to always be ready. Look inside and know what needs improving. Do a Lenten cleanup of...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 15, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Feel God’s Touch – Mercy, the Key to God’s Heart - Live Lent Intensely - Silence is Golden Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast - Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Feel God’s Touch – God’s hand is always on us. Sometimes we don’t see or feel His presence, sometimes we do not...