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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: Summer Reflections
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.
Future of Marthas is ‘hope-filled’
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 15, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Joanne O’Regan met her first ‘Martha’ in the late 1990s. “I remember thinking, ‘I like the way they are in the...
A Canadian View: Indigenous Peoples in Canada
by Jim Paddon | May 10, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Indigenous peoples in Canada include aboriginal First nations peoples living on reserve and in urban locations as well...
Epiphany – Who is Your Anchor? – Hungry for God – God Grants Miracles
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 12, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Epiphany – Who is Your Anchor? – Hungry for God – God Grants Miracles
Into Your Hands – Follower of Jesus – Imitate Jesus – Holiness of family
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 5, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
What will I do in 2015 to be Jesus to others and see Jesus in others, even my enemies. Keep looking for the good things.
Cherish Memories – Embrace Christmas – Handmade of the Lord – A New Year
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 29, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Cherish Memories – Embrace Christmas – Handmade of the Lord – A New Year
Advent Week Four – Reconciliation – Christmas Chaos – Incarnation
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 22, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Advent Week Four – Reconciliation – Christmas Chaos – Incarnation
Faith and Hope in a jail cell
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Faith and Hope in a jail cell - Long time Vincentian Jim Paddon shares this story which he counts as one of the most powerful he has encountered. FAITH AND HOPE IN A JAIL CELL Our Ontario Regional Council`s Ozanam Education fund is a systemic change project that we...
In serving we are served – Learning from Home Visits
by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In serving we are served – Learning from Home Visits “…my experience with Home Visits has strengthened my faith with Christ as I am Humbled EVERY time a visit a family…”
God’s Voice – Advent Week Three – Resisting Evil – Christmas in Poverty
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
God’s Voice – Advent Week Three – Resisting Evil – Christmas in Poverty
Canadian SSVDP Christmas Concert does double duty
by John Freund, CM | Dec 13, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Canadian SSVDP Christmas Concert does double duty – First there was the joy of celebrating the music of the season. But there was another reason for the concert. It was a fund-raiser for the local Conference of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.
Sister of Charity receives Human Rights Award
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister of Charity receives Human Rights Award