I was able to watch and listen to Prime Minister Trudeau’s very sincere and humble apology to the Innu people which...
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Four Brief Reflections
Service in Hope – “I am among you as one who serves.” (Lk. 22:27) “There is no better way to insure our eternal...
Vincentian Spirituality and more
Vincentian Spirituality God leads us into the midst of the world and God waits for us among the poor. Christ...
Being like Jesus – Prayer is our treasure!
Dear Vincentian Family: This week we celebrate 2 National Celebrations. Today is Canada Day and July 4 is Independence Day. In cities and towns close to the border these are often celebrated together.
Examining Hearts – You are Gospel
Examining our Hearts – A Dome of Prayer – You are the Gospel – Ozanam Themes from Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday June 24, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: We welcome so many new Vincentians joining our team to pray for one another as a part of our great...
Life is a Mystery – Mary Comfort Us
Trinity – Saved – Life is a Mystery – Mary Comfort Us Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast June 17, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family, we come together as a family to serve, to worship and to love one another and to see Christ in each other. We are servants and we do the job...
Abundant Life – Body of Christ
Our Lord’s Ascension –Abundant Life –Pentecost – The Body of Christ Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast June 3, 2014 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: You are all in my prayers. Each morning I pray for the Vincentian family around the world. I know some of us...
We Can Make a Difference – Here Comes the Judge!
Love Connection – We Can Make a Difference – Spirit of Truth – Here Comes the Judge! Vincentian Day of Prayer & Fast Tuesday May 27 2014 My Dear Vincentian Family: I hope the climate where you are is as enjoyable as it is here. I write this early and in Calgary...
Quebec SVDP President honored
Claude St-Jean, A Builder Recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Medal, Quebec Beginning in 2001 as a simple volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Claude St-Jean, as he himself says, "rose through the ranks" to become president of his regional council, which...
Sister of Charity at ends of the earth
In her "retirement" a Sister of Charity serves on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and continues a life of pioneering in ministry. High in the western Canadian Arctic, Sister Fay Trombley has been a pastoral leader among Inuvialuit indigenous people since November...
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person…
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person – Here I am to Worship – Let’s Fast Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer Tuesday May 13, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: I pray everyone in your family is well and feeling the love of belonging to Christ. Listen! Jesus is calling your...
“Charity Connections” addresses advocacy, collaboration
CHARITY CONNECTIONS is publication of the Sisters of Charity Federation exploring Contemporary Implications of our Vincentian-Setonian Heritage. This issue - Number 48, Spring 2014 - explores the advocacy role of the Sisters of Charity Federation Maritime Project in...
