The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King (SSVP USA)

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Author: Kieran Kneaves, DC · Year of first publication: 2016 · Source: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of the United States.
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Gospel: (Luke 23: 35-43) The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.” Even the soldiers jeered at him. As … Read More

Ephemerides: November, 17

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Author: Benito Martínez, C.M. .
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1793 In 1793, in Nantes, 90 priests are imprisioned on the ship “La Gloire”. They are tied at the ankles in groups of four and thrown into the sea at night. Those who tried to … Read More

Ephemerides: November, 16

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Author: Benito Martínez, C.M. .
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1654 In 1654, St. Louise writes to St. Vincent that Sister Marie Jolly, the first Daughter of Charity, who was in Sedán, left with all her things after eating without saying good-by to anyone. Actually, … Read More

The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book III, Chapter III, Section III

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Author: Louis Abelly · Translator: William Quinn. · Year of first publication: 1664.
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SECTION THREE: Monsieur Vincent’s Thoughts on the Confidence We Should Have in God In the previous section we recalled the words Monsieur Vincent used in addressing his community on the subject of the confidence we … Read More

Louise, Letter 0016. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux

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Author: Louise de Marillac · Translator: Louise Sullivan, D.C. · Year of first publication: 1991 · Source: Spiritual Writings of Louise de Marillac. Correspondence and Thoughts. Translated from the original French edition Sainte Louise de Marillac: Ecrits Spirituels.
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La Chapelle, March 23,1640 Monsieur, Please excuse me for imposing on your Charity. I had promised myself to get news of you every week, either personally or through someone else. Since this has not been … Read More

Ephemerides: November, 15

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Author: Benito Martínez, C.M. .
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1656 In 1656, Vincent announces the wreck of the ship that was taking three missionaries to Madagascar and how these were saved. 1881 In 1881, Sor Guain, who had founded a hospital for Musulmans in … Read More