Canada

Reconciliation and Vincentians

I was able to watch and listen to Prime Minister Trudeau’s very sincere and humble apology to the Innu people which was followed by the equally emotional acceptance by Toby Abed of the residential school survivors. As I listened and shared a tear with these two men, I...

Four Brief Reflections

Service in Hope – “I am among you as one who serves.” (Lk. 22:27)   “There is no better way to insure our eternal happiness than to live and die in the service of the poor, within the arms of Providence and, and in a real renunciation of ourselves by following Jesus...

Vincentian Spirituality and more

  Vincentian Spirituality God leads us into the midst of the world and God waits for us among the poor. Christ invites us to participate in the mission and He sits with us in prayer.  Christ enables us to be charitable.  The theme is as a reflection to me and is...

Reach Beyond

Welcoming the Stranger - I attended a Syrian Refugee workshop presented by my Diocese. It gave me us a better understanding of how we can be present to them.  I was a stranger and you welcomed me.  This statement from Matthew is one we follow willingly and lovingly in...
Vincentian Family Collaboration in Canada

Vincentian Family Collaboration in Canada

Sister Fay Trombley, Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, and Dorothy Loreen will present their ministry at the Canadian national Annual General Assembly of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul June 24-28 in Hamilton, Ontario. They were invited to offer a...

City in Canada eliminates homelessness

City in Canada eliminates homelessness

William Graham of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Peel North Particular Council, Canada shares this story and wonders what Vincentians think of this idea. After all, who would not want to save $80,000 per homeless person per year while ending homelessnes in the...

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