Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.

by Jim Paddon | February 6, 2025 | Reflections | 1 Comment
A climate of understanding, forgiveness, acceptance, and advocacy can make our world a better place for every human being.
by Jim Paddon | January 2, 2025 | Reflections | 0 Comments
In 2025, challenges such as poverty, homelessness and increasing inequality require advocating for systemic changes that offer sustainable solutions and hope to the most vulnerable. Vincentians are called to be personally transformed, recognizing Jesus in those in need and working for human dignity and social justice.
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.
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.
by Jim Paddon | May 4, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
Another spring is upon us with all of its hopes for renewal, whether in our faiths, nature, sports, politics, or family.
by Jim Paddon | Apr 13, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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 | Mar 2, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
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 | 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.