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A Canadian View: Migrant Workers in Canada

by Jim Paddon | May 24, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

In Canada we use a fair number of migrant workers in the agricultural field. The federal government offers a temporary seasonal worker program for this need. Many of these workers come from Mexico and other central America countries, as well as Jamaica. While in...

Future of Marthas is ‘hope-filled’

by Elizabeth Astridge | May 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Joanne O’Regan met her first ‘Martha’ in the late 1990s. “I remember thinking, ‘I like the way they are in the world,’” she said Wednesday of her first impression of the Antigonish-based Sisters of St. Martha. Though raised a Roman Catholic in Toronto, O’Regan hadn’t...

A Canadian View: Indigenous Peoples in Canada

by Jim Paddon | May 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Indigenous peoples in Canada include aboriginal First nations peoples living on reserve and in urban locations as well as Inuit, and Metis. The history of relations between Indigenous people and Canadian governments and churches is not a good one, with most actions...

A Canadian View: Engage – Encourage – Enable

by Jim Paddon | April 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

In my previous article I mentioned the fact that the Society in Canada, and perhaps other countries, has seen the home visit become more of a delivery service, with little time spent on visiting our neighbours in need. In addition, we have some conferences that no...

A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part Two

by Jim Paddon | Mar 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

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 | Mar 14, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

As I meet and talk to fellow Vincentians about social justice, I am often asked what social justice is.

A Canadian View: Housing and Homelessness

by Jim Paddon | Feb 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections

One term we often see used is affordable housing, but I believe the term affordable is a very subjective.

Christmas is…

by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Christmas is Love - Christmas is Family - Christmas is Sharing - Christmas is Transformation Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 Dear Vincentian Family on our 12th day of Christmas, remember the 12 articles of the Apostle’s Creed and pray...

All Roads Journey to Jesus

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 28, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

All Roads Journey to Jesus – The road most traveled, for Vincentians, is the road to service and when we arrive at our destination we see the face of Jesus.

God Whispers to Our Hearts

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 14, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

God Whispers to Our Hearts – I Am a Sinner – Celebrate the Kingdom – God’s Plan for Us... Such are the topics for Lynn L'Heureux's weekly reflection Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday December 15, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters. Pray always for Peace...

Living in a Bubble

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 7, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Who are You? - Perfect Love – Living in a Bubble - Jesus is Near Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – December 8, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a wonderful Holy Day. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception centers on the...

Are you Ready?

by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Communion of Saints – Are you Ready? – Always Rely on God - Accept One Another Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday December 1, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: Pray for peace, for each other and especially those in need. While on Famvin keep in touch with...

Never Give Up – In Communion – Serving Christ – Living and dying for Christ

by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Never Give Up - In Communion - Serving Christ – Living and dying for Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast November 24, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray always for those we serve. Pray for one another and especially pray for you to always answer His call to...

Who Has Seen the Wind? – Going Deeper into Our Lord

by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday November 17, 2015 Who Has Seen the Wind? - Going Deeper into Our Lord - Hear God’s Voice - Christ made us Holy Vincentian Family always pray and visit Famvin for prayer, knowledge and sharing. Pray always. Beloved Lord:...

Partners with God – The Trinity is Life

by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 9, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Partners with God – Jesus on our Team – Guiding Light of the Holy Spirit - The Trinity is Life Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday November 10, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Have a great week. Open your eyes to see the goodness around you. Look at others with...

Vincentian Fast Lane – Grace for all in Need – Guard Your Heart – Living the Beatitudes

by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Vincentian Fast Lane – Grace for all in Need – Guard Your Heart - Living the Beatitudes Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday November 2, 2015 Dear Vincentian family. What a joyful time I had in Denver, meeting and learning from the family and this special...

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