Canada

A Canadian View: A Change in Seasons for All

by Jim Paddon | December 5, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This may also be a good time for us all to reflect on the way our Indigenous sisters and brothers welcome the changing seasons and embrace what has been given to them to act as good stewards for our land, water and animals.

A Canadian View: The Dignity of the Human Person

by .famvin | November 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I was recently reviewing the Ten principles of Catholic Social Teachings article by Fr. Robert P Maloney, CM as I researched information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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: Migrant Workers in Canada

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

In Canada we use a fair number of migrant workers in the agricultural field. The federal government offers a...

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...

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

Immaculate Conception – Advent Week 2 – Joyful Witness – Christmas Rush

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 8, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Immaculate Conception – Advent Week 2 – Joyful Witness – Christmas Rush Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday December 9, 2014

Prepare the Way of the Lord – Blessed are the Meek – Light My Fire

by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 2, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Prepare the Way of the Lord – Blessed are the Meek – Light My Fire Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday December 2, 2014

Comforted by the Word– Spirit of God – Feeling Condemned – Unfinished Saints

by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Comforted by the Word– Spirit of God – Feeling Condemned – Unfinished Saints – Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer – Tuesday November 25, 2014

Encounter God – Patience – Serving Our Friends

by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul

I am away currently and hopefully you get these. My husband and I are celebrating a gift of travel from our children for our 50th Anniversary. God is good with His blessings, surprises and miracles.