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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

Before I start, I have to tell you that although I am not entirely in accord with all his conclusions, the most complete study on com­munity life during the time of Saint Vincent is the … Read More

While preparing for this conference, I was about to change the title for one that I thought corresponded more to the reality. I thought that, instead of “Saint Vincent and the Laity” I should entitle … Read More

Louise de Marillac had placed herself under the direction of Vincent de Paul. At first she was focused on her own problems and exhibited a piety that revolved around the multiplication of religious devotions. At … Read More

Remarks: When our General Superior asked me to speak to you about the above subject I gave it a thought and then decided to take up the offer mainly because he used the word “conference”. … Read More

1. Knowing the Founders through their writings The first step to a critical reading of the Founders is knowing the Founders. As a help to knowing the Founders, luckily (or rather providentially), we have today … Read More

The Vincentian vocation is missionary by nature. The truth of this statement does not reside in the fact that some of us preach parish missions or travel to foreign lands. Those specific ministries arise out … Read More

Within our Family, we often cite the saying of St. Vincent: “Love is creative even to infinity.” Ordinarily, we use this citation to motivate others to be creative pastorally, to respond to new forms of … Read More