In my article earlier this month I discussed the concept of a guaranteed basic income to having a major impact on...
Canada
A Canadian View: A Fresh Approach To Social Justice
by Jim Paddon | October 3, 2024 | 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.
A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
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.
A Canadian View: Homelessness – Why Should We Care? What Can We Do?
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.
A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach
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.
A Canadian View: The Guaranteed Basic Income
by Jim Paddon | Jul 12, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
What is a guaranteed basic income? How does it work and how can it help those living in poverty? The concept of...
A Canadian View: Poverty and Vincentian Charism
by Jim Paddon | Jun 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
I imagine everyone has their own vision of poverty. It is usually a picture of someone dressed poorly, if a man he...
Change of Heart – Walk in the Desert – Return to Me – Intimate Love
by John Freund, CM | Feb 23, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday February 24, 2015 Change of Heart – Walk in the Desert – Return to Me – Intimate Love
Why Tuesday? – Easter People – Lent Begins with Ashes – Celebrate Family
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Why pray and fast on Tuesday? It was a challenge to me as a Vincentian to do more than serve in SSVP and feel good about doing it.
Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 9, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L’Heureux reflects… Make Room for Hope – Sharing God’s Love – Holiness – Don’t Worry
An Examination of Conscience for Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | Feb 9, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
An Examination of Conscience for Vincentians adapted from ‘Prayerbook, SSVP Council of Scotland
Truly Humble – God Gives Life – Common Good – Be a Beggar
by Lynn L'Heureux | Feb 2, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Reflect with Lyn L’Heureux – Truly Humble – God Gives Life – Common Good – Be a Beggar
Investing in next generation Vincentian Leaders
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Investing in next generation Vincentian Leaders SVDP Canada – Emmanuel Bailly Scholarship (One of the founders of the Society)
Silence – Celebrate the Good – Love & Encourage – Darkness & Light
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Lynn L’Heureux reflects on Silence – Celebrate the Good – Love and Encourage – Darkness and Light
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Baptism – Hold the Net – Blinded by the Lights – Ordinary Time
Calgary Craft Beers + SVDP = $30,000 raised for Christmas
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2015 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Calgary Craft Beers + SVDP = $30,000 raised for Christmas