As I resume my Famvin articles, much has happened over the past summer months.
Canada
A Canadian View: What About Black History?
by Jim Paddon | March 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
You must look at yourself and any conscious or unconscious biases you may have. You must speak out when you hear others act or comment about someone.
A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter
by Jim Paddon | February 3, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?
A Canadian View: Welcome to 2022
by Jim Paddon | January 6, 2022 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
2022 has arrived! and 2021 is now history.
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Three
by Jim Paddon | December 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Three discusses (systemic) racism.
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.”
A Canadian View: The Indigenous Sharing Circle
by Jim Paddon | Apr 7, 2022 | Formation, Reflections
Our national social justice committee formed a sub committee titled the Indigenous Sharing Circle. (ISC).
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.
A Canadian View: Justice for All
by Jim Paddon | Jul 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.
A Canadian View: Black Lives Do Matter
by Jim Paddon | Jun 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The recent murder of George Floyd has resulted in a nationwide and even worldwide response to racial prejudice.
A Canadian View: Vincentian Charism in a Changing World
by Jim Paddon | Jan 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
Let 2020 be the start of a new decade and one in which we renew our commitment to being Vincentians. Let us remember why we are Vincentians.
A Canadian View: Welcome to 2020!
by Jim Paddon | Jan 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I would like to think 2020 can also mean a year in which our social justice efforts demonstrate great vision through our 3-year national action campaign.
A Canadian View: ‘Tis the Season
by Jim Paddon | Dec 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
As we enjoy another Christmas season, I think we always look ahead with anticipation of a time for gift giving, seeing relatives and friends and celebrating the birth of the infant Jesus.
A Canadian View: Our Lady Of Guadalupe – December 12
by Jim Paddon | Dec 12, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
Our Lady of Guadalupe brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous Catholics from all the Americas.
A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right – Part Two
by Jim Paddon | Nov 28, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
More details about the The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s 3-year campaign under the theme of “SAFE, SECURE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT.”