Canada
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Two
by Jim Paddon | January 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One
by Jim Paddon | January 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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
by Jim Paddon | December 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
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
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
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.
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A Canadian View: Diversity & Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | Apr 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
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.
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A Canadian View: Safe, Secure and Affordable Housing is a Human Right!
by Jim Paddon | Mar 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
As Vincentians, we witness the effect that the lack of safe, secure and affordable housing has on the people we serve.
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A Canadian View: Living in a Moment
by Jim Paddon | Mar 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Let us live for today and tomorrow. Let us remember and learn from these tragedies and let us add some good memories for now and always.
A Canadian View: New Year’s Resolutions
by Jim Paddon | Jan 10, 2019 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Dec 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Dec 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Nov 22, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Nov 8, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Oct 25, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Jim Paddon | Oct 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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...
A Canadian View: Vincent and Frederic
by Jim Paddon | Sep 27, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
As we are now into September, as a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the larger Vincentian family, there are two very important days this month. For many Canadians and our American friends who live in northern states, I think September gives us a...
A Canadian View: RESPECT
by Jim Paddon | Sep 13, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
We were all saddened by the news of the death of Aretha Franklin, who was much more than a singer. She was a civil rights activist and a symbol of all that is good in America. In reading more about her life “off stage” one cannot help but have great respect for this...