As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.
Canada
A Canadian View: A Happy Re-New Year!
As I sat with my wife on New Year’s Eve and watched the Big Apple drop in New York, it was, as always, great to see so much joy, love, reflection and hope for what this new year of 2023 may bring us.
A Canadian View: Reflections
One definition of the word reflection is “an image as seen in a mirror.” In addition, we often use this term to reflect on a prayer or other topical subject.
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One
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.
A Canadian View: 2020 Vision
The term 2020 vision refers to our eyesight as being near perfect. The year 2020 gave us a vision of many issues…
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
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.
A Canadian View: A More Just World
As a Canadian and close neighbour to our Americans friends, we are always interested in what is happening in the USA.
A Canadian View: A Ray of Hope for All
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.
A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing
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.
A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse
I’m sure many of us have heard of the great Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse who took part in the infamous Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876 where Gen. Custer was defeated and killed. I’d like to tell you more about Crazy Horse.
A Canadian View: A Diversity Alliance
Let us join in a diversity alliance that is inclusive of all racialized persons and fulfills what God has given us all.
A Canadian View: A Time to Heal
Let us look at the issues of division through the eyes of those most affected and seek their support in addressing how to overcome past injustices.
