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.
Canada
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.
A Canadian View: The Times, They Are A-Changing
by Jim Paddon | Nov 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
As I resume my Famvin articles, much has happened over the past summer months.
A Canadian View: What are Nature’s Laws?
by Jim Paddon | May 5, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
The laws of Indigenous Peoples around the world are often referred to as “Nature’s Laws.”
Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging
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.
A Canadian View: A More Just World
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.
A Canadian View: A Ray of Hope for All
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.
A Canadian View: The Times They Are A-Changing
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.
A Canadian View: An Indigenous Vision for All – Crazy Horse
by Jim Paddon | Oct 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Oct 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Sep 24, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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.
A Canadian View: Systemic Racism
by Jim Paddon | Sep 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We in Canada must also face reality that we must come to terms with the issue of racism.
A Canadian View: Systemic Racism – What Can I Do?
by Jim Paddon | Aug 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I recently posed the following questions to our social justice network within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), Canada.