Article two: The Human person I. The dignity of the Human person 39. In effect, to teach and to spread her social doctrine pertains to the Church’s evangelizing mission and is an essential part of … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book I, Chapter I
The Church in France at the Time of the Birth of Vincent de Paul God’s wisdom and power in guiding his Church are never so admirable as when he uses the very sufferings she endures … Read More
Listening as the Foundation for Spirituality
Each morning he wakes me to hear, to listen like a disciple. The Lord Yahweh has opened my ear. (Isaiah 50:4-5) Have you ever noticed how little explicit emphasis there is on listening in the … Read More
The Social Agenda: A Collection of Magisterial Texts. Article One: The nature of Catholic Social Teaching
Article One: The nature of Catholic Social Teaching I. The Church as Mother and Teacher 1. The Catholic Church has been established by Jesus Christ as mother and teacher of nations, so that all who … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (10 – End)
10. The Vincentian circular movement: from Christ to the poor and from the poor to Christ In concluding this reflection about the contributions of the Vincentian charism to the mission of the Church, it seems … Read More
New in the Library: “Sister Rosalie Rendu, a Daughter of Charity on fire with love for the poor”
In the XIX century, for over 50 years, Sister Rosalie Rendu ministered to the poor in one of the most deprived neighborhoods of Paris city, while raising the consciousness of society to their needs. She … Read More
Vincent de Paul: a man of the Gospel
Introduction Throughout the history of the Church many men and women who have followed Jesus Christ have been classified as men and women of the gospel. In reality all the saints could be referred to … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Dedication and Foreword
Dedication to the Queen Mother of the King Madame, The favorable reception Your Majesty always gave to Monsieur Vincent during his lifetime and the kindness with which you have honored his memory since his death … Read More
The Contributions of the Vincentian Charism to the Mission of the Church (9)
9. Creativity Previously, we recalled the fact that Vincent viewed events as a sign from God and, in the case of the poor, such signs are privileged. Vincent viewed events as revealing God, as revealing … Read More
New in the Library: “Colloque magazine”
Colloque is the journal of the Irish Province of the Congregation of the Mission. It has been made available from 1979 to present. The involvement of the Congregation of the Mission with Ireland dates back … Read More