Part two: The years of pilgrimage and apprenticeship (1600 ‑ 1617) Chapter III: Plans and setbacks The first project No sooner is Vincent ordained than it seems he achieved the objective he had so much … Read More
Saint Vincent de Paul, a biography 02 – A promising adolescence
Chapter II: A promising adolescence “Paris is well worth a Mass” The years 1593, 1594 and 1595 were important ones for France and it was at this very time that the peasant from Pouy decided to … Read More
Saint Vincent de Paul, a biography 01 – A childhood spent in the country
First part: His childhood ‑ History is silent (1581‑1600) Chapter I: A childhood spent in the country It can be said of many famous people that the part of their life that we know least … Read More
Saint Vincent de Paul, a biography 00 – Introduction
Foreword Forests and mists will always present a challenge to man’s curiosity. It has been said of St. Vincent de Paul that his works encircle him like a forest and his humility envelops him like … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter XXV (last)
LAST CHAPTER: Conclusion of This Work, in Which We Answer Why We Did Not Include Any Miracles in the Book to Prove the Sanctity of Monsieur Vincent Those who write a life of a saintly … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter XXIV, Section III
SECTION THREE: Advice Given by Monsieur Vincent to a Priest of the Congregation Before Sending Him to Assume the Direction of One of the Houses O Monsieur, how great it is to be called by … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter XXIV, Section II
SECTION TWO: How He Handled the Temporal Affairs of the Congregation We have seen in several of the preceding chapters how great a reliance Monsieur Vincent had on the Providence of God in regard to … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter XXIV, Section I
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: The Leadership Style of Monsieur Vincent The leadership style of Monsieur Vincent has become evident in this book on his life and virtues, and his words and writings show with what rectitude and … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter XXIII
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: His Patience in Sickness The evil spirit knows well how weak our flesh is, and how sensitive we are to what affects our bodies whether in sorrows or sicknesses. The demon rightly said … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter XXII
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: His Fortitude in Supporting Good and Opposing Evil, and His Patience in Bearing Afflictions and Pain The great apostle Paul understood well the strength and courage needed to remain constant and faithful in … Read More