In August 1617, Vincent de Paul, at the age of 37, began a movement that has continued to the present day. On August 1st, 1617, Vincent de Paul was appointed as pastor in Châtillon-les-Dombes (known … Read More
The poor in the 17th century in France (III)
5. Social attitudes and behaviours toward the poor The social attitudes and behaviours toward the poor were not always similar such that it is lived in the same way for all levels of the social … Read More
The poor in the 17th century in France (II)
3. Types of poor Precisely because the phenomenon of poverty in the 17th century was so universal, it is thus impossible to limit it to only one social segment. Poverty wore different faces and the … Read More
The poor in the 17th century in France (I)
Introduction All throughout this time of formation, you are developing a program that is centred on what is Vincentian and on what refers to the Founders, their historical context, spirituality and the nature of their … Read More
The political context at the time of saint Vincent
I will try to write to you of simple things at the risk of being simplistic, but I think that for you who have a hard time mastering the history of France, which is rather … Read More
Saint Vincent and the Church in his time (3, end)
Church, Eucharist and the priesthood Models of the Priesthood Saint Vincent tells the story of a meeting with a Huguenot. The path of conversion of the latter had proceeded well, when the interlocutor of the … Read More
The Poor Country People of Seventeenth Century France
During the past forty years French historians have shifted their attention from the great personages and political movements of their country’s past to the ordinary people among their ancestors. Their key interests include diet, health, … Read More
Saint Vincent and the Church in his time (2)
The notion of the Church in Saint Vincent Feel with the Church Saint Vincent, participating in the Tridentine Renewal, believed in the value of certain fundamental themes e. g. the Church as perfect society, visible, … Read More
Saint Vincent and the Church in his time (1)
Many researchers make the mistake of isolating Saint Vincent from his time. A statue needs a niche. Saint Vincent needs the Church of his time or rather the Church and his time, otherwise understanding him … Read More
The historical context of the Founders: an introduction
Like every other human being, Saint Vincent was born into a particular society and a specific political context. He was marked by the setting of his childhood, his youth and his adulthood, and we must … Read More
- Page 1 of 2
- 1
- 2