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“Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion”
Dear brothers and sisters,Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily Read more
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Annual Report 2025
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The Bread of Life
This book is available for purchase at the St Michaels Catholic Community Calgary Gift shop Read more
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GROWING IN HUMILITY
The Spirit of Humility is very central to the spirituality of the Society of St Vincent de Paul. This is because humility helps to increase the holiness of its members which is the primary purpose of SSVP. We need humility to properly live, to find meaning in every situation, to be transcendental and to be Read more
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Living in the Spirit of Charity, Service and Sharing
The Vincentian spirit is that of charity, service and sharing. We are called to serve with love, sharing our talents, treasures and time with those in need of God’s love and presence. The statement of Jesus Christ “you will always have the poor with you” (Matthew 26.11) rings true for us because we encounter everyday Read more
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Intimacy with God: The root of the Vincentian spirituality
The rule and statues of the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul (Canada) identifies 4 key characteristics of the Vincentian spirit: spirit of charity, service and sharing, spirit of humility, spirit of truth and justice, spirit of warm acceptance and cordiality. I wish to meditate on these in the coming months.Consequently, it is necessary to Read more
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Language of the Heart
This Friday (27th June 2025), we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. This feast reminds us of the great love God has for us and shows us that God has a heart for our holistic wellbeing. I am inspired by the compassionate and Sacred Heart of Jesus for our spiritual Read more
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Saint Louise de Marillac: A Life Transformed by Providence and Service
“I irrevocably resolve to love and serve Him with greater fidelity and to give myself entirely to Him.” Early Years (1591 – c. 1625) Louise de Marillac was born on August 12, 1591, near Meux, France. She was the illegitimate daughter of Louis de Marillac, Lord of Ferrières, a nobleman who acknowledged her and provided Read more
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St Vincent De Paul
“Let us allow God to act; He brings things to completion when we least expect it.” Saint Vincent De Paul, (April 24, 1581- September 27, 1660) was a French priest who dedicated his life to helping the poor, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of charity. He was canonized Read more
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Antoine Frédéric Ozanam: A Life of Faith and Service
Early Years (1813 – c. 1833) Antoine Frédéric Ozanam was born on April 23, 1813, in Milan, which was then part of the Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy. He was the fifth of 14 children born to Jean-Antoine Ozanam, a doctor, and Marie-Françoise Ozanam (née Lasource). His family moved to Lyon, France, when he was a Read more