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His Preparation for Death Both Monsieur Vincent and his confreres were well aware of his approaching end, but with quite different sentiments. His brethren and all who loved him dreaded this separation and felt a … Read More

Monsieur Vincent’s Illnesses and the Saintly Use He Made of Them To perfect the holocaust of the life of this holy priest and to consume all in him that was not for the honor and … Read More

A Reflection on the Pains and Afflictions Endured by Monsieur Vincent It is essential, as the holy apostle says, that those who wish to live virtuously in the service of Jesus Christ must endure contradictions … Read More

Other Works of Piety in Which Monsieur Vincent was Involved Besides His Usual Duties People well acquainted with Monsieur Vincent, aware of his zeal and the many opportunities brought about by divine Providence to exercise … Read More

Monsieur Vincent Gives the Rules to his Congregation. What He Said on this Occasion In 1658 Monsieur Vincent finished his work on the rules and constitutions for his Congregation. His advancing years and nearly uninterrupted … Read More

A Census of the Houses of the Congregation of the Mission Founded During the Lifetime of Monsieur Vincent God planted the Congregation of the Mission in his Church as a mystic vine which was to … Read More

The Home for the Aged Poor Begun at Paris by Monsieur Vincent; The General Hospital for the Poor Begun by Him in that Same City Monsieur Vincent’s charity seemed like a burning fire, ever ready … Read More

Monsieur Vincent’s Opposition to the Errors of Jansenism The saints have always considered it an honor to live in humble dependence not only to the will of God, but also to the Church to which … Read More

Monsieur Vincent in Service to the King and Kingdom during the Troubled Times Beginning in 1652 In dealing with wrongs, it is not enough to be concerned with effects, the causes must be addressed. All … Read More

The Help Given by Monsieur Vincent to the Poor of Paris and Several Other Places During the Troubled Times of 1652 and Later We have spoken in an earlier chapter of the charity rendered by … Read More