As I resume my Famvin articles, much has happened over the past summer months.

by Jim Paddon | June 1, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
When us older (and hopefully wiser) Vincentians look back on what this world has achieved in our lifetimes it is truly amazing.
by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.
by Jim Paddon | April 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The on-going struggle to introduce and promote social justice within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Canada is one that continues to challenge us in many ways.
by Jim Paddon | March 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Servant leadership is term used within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and is likely familiar with many branches of the Vincentian family.
by Jim Paddon | Nov 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As I resume my Famvin articles, much has happened over the past summer months.
by Jim Paddon | May 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The laws of Indigenous Peoples around the world are often referred to as “Nature’s Laws.”
by Jim Paddon | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
by Jim Paddon | Feb 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Part Four: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Feb 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Part Three: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Jan 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Jan 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
by Jim Paddon | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.
by Jim Paddon | Dec 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
As a Canadian and close neighbour to our Americans friends, we are always interested in what is happening in the USA.
by Jim Paddon | Nov 19, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
November 15th is the World Day of the Poor. Let us all reflect on how we use this day as a new beginning, with the ray of hope we have been waiting for and forget our differences and come together as one family.
by Jim Paddon | Nov 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
When I hear or read the lyrics to this song I recall the words of Frederic Ozanam in Paris of the 1830’s when he warned us about the growing gap between those with so much and those with so little.