Society of St Vincent de Paul – St Michael Conference Calgary

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

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

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

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

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

“…God loves us, God loves you all, and evil will not prevail! All of us are in God’s hands. So, let us move forward, without fear, together, hand in hand with God and with one another! We are followers of Christ. Christ goes before us. The world needs his light. Humanity needs him as the Read more

Consider how the resurrection challenges us to see and believe in the hope and new life that is always possible, even in the midst of suffering. Reflect on how your actions, inspired by the resurrection, can bring new life and hope to others in need.  Resurrection and New LifeEaster celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, a powerful Read more

This spiritual reflection is inspired by Psalm 8.1-9: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and avenger.When I look at the heavens, Read more

In the spirit of the Jubilee Year of Hope when we reflect on our identity as pilgrims of Hope, I would like to invite us to reflect on the theme of Hope, and how we can rekindle our hope. It comes naturally to us that we cannot live without hope. A parent cares and feeds Read more

We are to be God’s instrument in a broken world: As a Vincentian consider the words of St. Vincent Ferrer: “Whatever you do, think not of yourself, but of God.” For by the grace given to me I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than one ought to think, but Read more