As we see the changes nature provides to us, perhaps all Vincentians can take this time to examine how we might be open to some personal and organizational changes.
Canada
A Canadian View: Diversity is a Fact….Inclusion is an Act
As a Canadian, I know for myself and perhaps others, we tend to think systemic racism only exists in other countries but if we look at it from within our borders, we can see it exists here too.
A Canadian View: Diversity & Inclusion
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s social justice committee has been tasked with developing material and recommendations related to the issue of systemic racism.
A Canadian View: The Haves and the Have Nots
In one of Frederic’s famous speeches he warns us about the widening gap between those that have (the haves) so much and those that have very little. (the have nots).
A Canadian View: Hope and Despair
On a recent day of doing four home visits with my partner, I saw two very different views on what this year may have in store for us: Hope and Despair.
A Canadian View: New Year’s Resolutions
As we begin another New Year full of plans and hopes for all the things we want to accomplish, it is a good time to take a very realistic look at our world.
A Canadian View: Christmas Blessings
It may a good time to consider how we have each been blessed over the past year and perhaps ask for blessings for others.
A Canadian View: Advent
As Vincentians, perhaps we too should examine our efforts to address poverty and take time during this Advent to do that little extra.
A Canadian View: Freedom Behind Prison Walls
The Province of Ontario Regional Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul started the Ozanam education fund several years ago, which provides grants to a candidate sponsored by a member conference. We have helped almost 200 candidates. One unique candidate was...
A Canadian View: Crime and Us
I have often wondered why our prison system in Canada is called Corrections Canada when there seems to be little evidence of trying to re-habilitate prisoners while they serve their sentence. It would be too simple to compare our system with that of the USA where the...
A Canadian View: Words, Action and Prayer
As a long time Vincentian with a specific interest in social justice, I have occasionally worried about allowing our unique Vincentian charism getting lost or forgotten in the rush to address social justice and develop and advocate for systemic change which can give...
A Canadian View: Home Visits to a New Canadian
The home visit is the founding action of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul which Frederic Ozanam and his fellow members began on the advice of Sister Rosalie Rendu who certainly knew how and where these young students could really seek and find Jesus Christ. I’m...
