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5. The world, as seen and desired by God, is the environment in which the mission of the Church is accomplished In order to describe the Vincentian vision of the world and history, Father Morin … Read More

4. The salvation of the poor at the center of the Church’s mission Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac shared the same experience: the poor are members of Christ and as such, are members … Read More

3. Participation of the laity, especially women, in the mission of the Apostles The biographers of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac highlight their important contribution to the promotion of the laity, especially women. … Read More

Unfortunately, although Vincent had read widely in the classics of prayer, and has been called “a master whose prudence and sagacity really amount to genius” he has left us no treatise on prayer. We do … Read More

2. Christian life as viewed from the perspective of a theology of mission: men and women who continue the mission of the Son of God I have just mentioned the fact that the theology of … Read More

Introduction As we reflect on the contribution of the Vincentian charism to the mission of the Church, it seems necessary to begin with some precisions on this matter. When we speak about the Vincentian charism, … Read More

Many of the saints are represented in painting and sculpture carrying their symbol. St John the Baptist has a lamb, St Peter carries the keys, St Anthony carries the Infant Jesus, St Therese has her … Read More

In the present climate of renewal the “eloquence” of Vincent de Paul may at best appear quaint; at worst it might seem heady and superfluous! I have adapted this article from a French thesis which … Read More

1] The economic structure of France during the seventeenth century Vincent spoke to the Missionaries in order to encourage them to dedicate themselves to the works proper to their vocation, but at the same time … Read More