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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.
SCIC Honored By Development and Peace – Caritas Canada
by Sr. Roma De Robertis | Dec 19, 2017 | News
SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick – Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) received a certificate of honor...
The Laborers in the Vineyard…Matthew 20:1-16
by Jim Paddon | Dec 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Dear fellow Vincentians: The parable of the labourers in the vineyard is certainly one that raises some issues which...
Why Jesus took a young boy’s lunch
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Have you ever thought of why Jesus took the young boy’s lunch to feed the 5,000 men and more.”
Come to the Water – Are We Redeemed Yet?…
by Lynn L'Heureux | Aug 4, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Come to the Water – Summun Bonum – Are We Redeemed Yet? – Undercover Prayer. Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – August 5, 2014
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will become a stronger advocate for the poor as well as continuing its longstanding charitable work of providing food, furniture and clothing to those in need.
Friendship – We are One
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 28, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Friendship – the Gift of Love – We are One – Mary for Us Today
What is Your Goal? – What is God’s Job?
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Do you Hear the Word? – What is Your Goal? – Harmony & Peace – What is God’s Job?
Bloom Where You Are Planted – Servant’s Rules
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Bloom Where You Are Planted. – You Are the Bounty – Servant’s Rules – We Are Fam-ily!
SCIC elect new leadership circle
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception elected a new leadership circle at their Chapter July 5-11 in Greater Saint John, New Brunswick.
Healthy Eating out of Food Bank???
by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Healthy Eating out of Food Bank? An often unasked question. Vincentians in Canada are showing people how to eat well in the context of a food bank offerings.
Ordinary Time – Longing for Holiness – Accept the Truth
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jul 7, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ordinary Time – Reflection – Longing for Holiness – Accept the Truth Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday July 8, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: We pray for each other, the success of systemic change in the lives of those we serve, we pray for priests, deacons...