I have often wondered why our prison system in Canada is called Corrections Canada when there seems to be little...
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Reconciliation and Vincentians
by Jim Paddon, SSVP Social Justice Chair | December 8, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Four Brief Reflections
by Lynn L'Heureux | October 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Vincentian Spirituality and more
by Lynn L'Heureux | October 9, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Reach Beyond
by Lynn L'Heureux | October 2, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A Canadian View: Words, Action and Prayer
by Jim Paddon | Oct 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
As a long time Vincentian with a specific interest in social justice, I have occasionally worried about allowing our...
A Canadian View: Home Visits to a New Canadian
by Jim Paddon | Oct 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
The home visit is the founding action of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul which Frederic Ozanam and his fellow...
Narrow Path – Open Hands and Hearts – Look Forward – Facing the Storm
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 6, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Lynn L'Heureux offers her weekly reflection on Narrow Path - Open Hands and Hearts - Look Forward – Facing the Storm Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast July 7, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: You inspire me and we inspire each other. We are so blessed to have such a...
Made for Life – We are all Called – Doing What we Can – We are Family
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 29, 2015 | Reflections, Vincentian Family
Made for Life - We are all Called – Doing What we Can - We are Family Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday June 30, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Tomorrow is Canada Day and July 4th is Independence Day. Let us celebrate with joy. Living God, fill us with...
Humility Opens our Eyes – God is Calling You – True Friendship – God Loves All
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Humility Opens our Eyes - God is Calling You - True Friendship - God Loves All Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday June 23, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: You are in my prayers this week. Some of you may be traveling and I pray for safe trips and relaxation. I...
Vincentian Family Collaboration in Canada
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2015 | News
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...
God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jun 15, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Reflections of Lynn L’Heureux on God Brings New Life – Perfection – Blessed are Vincentians – The Vincentian Charism
Faithfulness to Christ – Breathe First – Celebrating Pentecost – Gift of the Spirit
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L’Heureux reflect on Faithfulness to Christ – Breathe First – Celebrating Pentecost – Gift of the Spirit
Saving Hand of God – Close the Door of Darkness – Ascension of Our Lord – Seek the Holy Spirit
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Saving Hand of God – Close the Door of Darkness – Ascension of Our Lord – Seek the Holy Spirit
City in Canada eliminates homelessness
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2015 | News
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...
Sacrificial Loving – Jesus Is Our Torch – Ascension of the Lord – Jesus Conquers Evil Through Us
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sacrificial Loving – Jesus Is Our Torch – Ascension of the Lord – Jesus Conquers Evil Through Us