As a member of the Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates group, I am grateful that we have taken the time to delve more deeply into racism, white privilege, the legacy of Native American Boarding Schools in USA and Canada, and at our April meeting, the Doctrine of Discovery.
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Migrant Families in Rural South Carolina
by Sister Julie Cutter, DC | April 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
The migrant families are actively engaged in all aspects of the life of the parish.
The Northern Missions
by Sister Susan Smolinsky, SC | March 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax served in the northern missions of Canada in cities, towns and villages.
Madagascar Twinning Project
by Marie Copeland, Ladies of Charity | February 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Since 2003, the Ladies of Charity have been committed to helping the people of Madagascar through the Twinning Project.
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.”
by Sr. Carol De Angelo | January 11, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Let us choose life; let us choose the future.” Pope Francis’ plea to decision makers and participants at COP28 and to all of us has been resonating in my heart.
As policies are reviewed who is overlooked in the data?
by Pamela Matambanadzo | May 11, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
It seems like a lifetime ago when we were in the throes of the pandemic. We wore masks and went about attempting to sanitize the world against a virus we knew very little about.
Dear Church
by Mary Frances Jaster | Apr 20, 2023 | Formation, Reflections
The privilege of being part of the Vincentian Family Justice Representatives also involves a serious responsibility to learn and grow with issues of social justice.
“Rescue the poor and helpless from the grasp of evil…” Psalm 82, V. 4
by Marie A. Copeland | Jul 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Pope Francis has said that, “Human trafficking is the most extensive form of slavery in this twenty-first century!”
How Big is Your Tent?
by Jack Murphy, SVDPUSA | Jun 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
“You Catholics have one big tent that contains everyone.” That thought has been very reassuring to me over the years. Particularly when entertaining Catholic views that are different than mine.
Call to Action to Address Systemic Racism
by Vincentian Family Social Justice Advocates in North America | Jun 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We are a group of Vincentian Family social justice advocates from Canada and the United States collaborating together to hear and respond to the cries of our Common Home, Earth, and her peoples. We especially choose to address systemic racism and our complicity in it.
Martha Justice Ministry
by Darlene O’Leary | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Martha Justice Ministry is a continuation of how the Marthas live Gospel Hospitality through social justice and creation care.
What is Systemic Change?
by Corry Wink | Apr 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
We are called to help our neighbours to change the circumstances of their lives by helping them remove the barriers which keep which keep them in poverty.
Systemic Racism, Diversity and Inclusion
by Jim Paddon | Mar 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
Our Vinfam social justice reps have been discussing systemic change over the past few months and in our last call the focus was once again on systemic racism.
You Have but One Teacher and You Are All Siblings
by Joetta Venneman | Feb 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
World Day of the sick is February 11. Started by Pope John Paul II, it is a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering illnesses and their caregivers.
An American Vincentian Reflections on the USA Election
by Rev. Louis Arceneaux, C.M. | Jan 14, 2021 | Formation, Reflections
It may come as a surprise to some that the result of the Presidential election showed that the Catholic vote was almost evenly divided between Donald Trump and Joseph Biden.
Gift of Darkness
by Mary Frances Jaster | Dec 10, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
As we enter into Advent, let the darkness teach us.