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
New in the Library: “The Franciscan Poets in Italy of the Thirteenth Century” (Frédéric Ozanam)
From the introduction: Frederick Ozanam was bom in the year 1813 and died in the year 1853. This, his chief literary work, which, to quote an eminent Catholic writer, “remains to this day one of … Read More
Women in the Church at the time of Saint Vincent
Women in general In the modern time, there were two positions with regard to women. On one side, there was a strengthening of the view regarding the inferior position of the woman as revealed in … Read More
A Few Thoughts on the Rosary
Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Away back in the 17th century St Vincent sent some Vincentian priests to Scotland. Among them was … Read More
Father Aladel, C.M.: the Pioneer-Priest of the Miraculous Medal
1. Early life of “the priest of the Miraculous Medal” FATHER ALADEL was born at Les Termes, in the department of Cantal, Southern France, the 4th May 1800. It was fitting that he should be … Read More
In Paris: Winning the mind of intellectual France for God
Frederic Ozanam was eighteen when he left Lyons for Paris. He made the long journey by boat and carriage, and was exhausted when he eventually arrived at the house of Madame Marcel where his parents … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book I, Chapter XI
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
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 01
Introductory — His family and early life. A little more than thirty years ago, a young Frenchman (comparatively young, at least, for he had only passed his fortieth birthday) died at Marseilles. After his death, … Read More
The Social Agenda: A Collection of Magisterial Texts. Article eleven: Conclusion
Article eleven: Conclusion The Human Family 365. After formulating principles and guidelines for the solution of the worker question, Pope Leo XIII made this incisive state ment: Everyone should put his hand to the work … Read More
“To listen like a Disciple” (Is. 50:4)
The question “Where did this man get this wisdom?” (Mt 15:34) was asked about our Lord and it is understandable that we should ask it about his faithful servant St Vincent. Our saint used to … Read More