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The Death of the Prior of Saint Lazare. Monsieur Vincent’s Appreciation of Him Monsieur Adrian Le Bon, the prior of Saint Lazare, was the instrument in God’s hand, as we have said, for bringing Monsieur … Read More

Monsieur Vincent Works for the Relief of the Poor of the Frontier Regions Devastated by the War, Especially Champagne and Picardy Scripture truly says that it is hard to cure long and degenerating illnesses, and … Read More

Monsieur Vincent’s Experiences During the Troubled Times of 1649. What Occurred During Several Trips He Made at that Time The kingdom enjoyed a great calm during the first years of the regency of the queen … Read More

Monsieur Vincent’s Help in Establishing the Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross and for the Spiritual Good of its Members Since Monsieur Vincent’s charity did not limit itself to any single outlet but extended … Read More

Monsieur Vincent is Appointed to the Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs of the Kingdom During the Regency of the Queen Mother King Louis XIII of glorious memory left the regency of the kingdom to the queen … Read More

Services Provided by Monsieur Vincent to the Late King, Louis XIII of Glorious Memory, in His Last Illness, for the Spiritual Good of his Soul The dignity of kings lifts them so far beyond that … Read More

The image that would best dramatize Vincent de Paul as the patron of charity would be to show him at the center of a whirlwind, its inner circle ringed with persons who defined his life: … Read More

1. Vincent, son of plowmen and farmers I was saying with consolation, a few days ago when I was preaching in a community, that I am the son of a poor farmer; and in another … Read More

Monsieur Vincent Devotes Himself to the Poor of Lorraine during the War and Takes Particular Care of Some Gentlemen and Ladies, Refugees in Paris Saint Augustine says rightly that God is so good he allows … Read More

M. Vincent lived. He acted. He did not create theories. With him, I hope that there is no longer any doubt, if you ever had any, that he was not about debating ideas but about … Read More