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In the mid-17th century Vincent sent missioners to Madagascar. Armed with St Francis de Sales’ Treatise on the Love of God and Introduction to the Devout Life, they were unwittingly cast into what was to … Read More

He is Chosen by the Blessed Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and by Mother de Chantal as the First Spiritual Father and Superior of the Religious of the Visitation of Saint Mary in Paris … Read More

It is the year 2000, and an Australian Vincentian, (whom we shall call Harry), reflects upon words of St Vincent de Paul spoken many years before. “Donnez-moi un homme d’oraison, et il sera capable tout;.. … Read More

He Provides for the Physical and Spiritual Necessities of the Poor of Macon, with Excellent Results Since the fire of charity burned ever more brightly in the heart of Monsieur Vincent, God provided other opportunities … Read More

Charles Butler (1750–1832) was an English Roman Catholic lawyer and writer. This Life of St. Vincent de Paul is taken from his book “The life of Fenelon, archbishop of Cambray. To which are added, the … Read More

After Appointment as Royal Chaplain of the Galleys, Monsieur Vincent Visits Provence and Guienne to Provide Physical and Spiritual Help to the Convicts When the general of the galleys had seen the blessings brought about … Read More

Different Works of Piety that Monsieur Vincent Was Involved with After His Return to the de Gondi Household True charity is never content to sit idly by. Once it possesses one’s heart perfectly, it is … Read More

The Marvelous Change Brought About in the Life of a Noble Person under Monsieur Vincent’s Spiritual Direction Monsieur Vincent’s reputation during his stay in Bresse spread in the vicinity, leading the Count de Rougemont, a … Read More

The Conversion of Several Heretics whom Monsieur Vincent Brought Back to the Catholic Church While Monsieur Vincent was at Chatillon, God used his zeal and prudence to influence several people who had fallen into heresy. … Read More

The Beginnings of the Confraternity of Charity for the Sick Poor While Monsieur Vincent was still at Chatillon, as he was about to mount the pulpit one feastday, a lady of a noble house in … Read More