We forget many things. Usually, they do not disappear completely from memory; they just lie buried under countless other things. From time to time they rise to the surface, but quickly fall back into oblivion. … Read More
New in the Library: “History Of Civilization In The Fifth Century” (Frédéric Ozanam)
Two volumes published in 1896. From the preface: The following version in English, of an historical work which is well known and valued in France, is offered to a public which has welcomed the kindred … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book I, Chapter VII
His Associations with the de Gondi House Around 1613 Father de Berulle suggested that Monsieur Vincent accept the position of tutor to the children of Emmanuel de Gondi, count of Joigny and general of the … Read More
New in the Library: Spiritual Writings of Louise De Marillac
Spiritual writings of Louise de Marillac. Edited and translated from the original French edition Sainte Louise de Marillac: Ecrits Spirituels by Louise Sullivan, D.C. Brooklyn, New York: New City Press, 1991.
The Social Agenda: A Collection of Magisterial Texts. Article seven: Work and Wages
Article seven: Work and Wages The Nature of Work 251. The Church finds in the very first pages of the book of Genesis the source of her conviction that work is a fundamental dimension of … Read More
Saint Vincent de Paul and money
In the courtyard of the Vincentian motherhouse in Paris, standing above the main entry, is one of my favorite statues of Vincent de Paul. We see him there life-sized, gazing on those who enter, with … Read More
The religious experiences of Louise de Marillac
The Transfiguration On the Second Sunday of Lent, we read the Gospel Account of the Transfiguration (Mk 9: 2-10): Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book I, Chapter VI
Monsieur Vincent Appointed Pastor of Clichy Where he Serves as a Good Shepherd Although Monsieur Vincent had resolved to devote himself completely to God and his service in the clerical state, false accusations served only … Read More
The Ecclesial and Charitable Experience of Saint Louise de Marillac, Yesterday and Today
Introduction We are going to conclude this Congress with a reflection on Saint Louise de Marillac as a woman of the church. Her contemplation of the mystery of the church and the ecclesial reality of … Read More
New in the Library: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents of Vincent de Paul
English edition of Coste’s 14-volume set of the writings os St. Vincent de Paul English translation of the writings of St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660). Translated, edited, and annotated from the 1920 edition of Pierre … Read More