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First part: His childhood ‑ History is silent (1581‑1600) Chapter I: A childhood spent in the country It can be said of many famous people that the part of their life that we know least … Read More

Foreword Forests and mists will always present a challenge to man’s curiosity. It has been said of St. Vincent de Paul that his works encircle him like a forest and his humility envelops him like … Read More

LAST CHAPTER: Conclusion of This Work, in Which We Answer Why We Did Not Include Any Miracles in the Book to Prove the Sanctity of Monsieur Vincent Those who write a life of a saintly … Read More

SECTION THREE: Advice Given by Monsieur Vincent to a Priest of the Congregation Before Sending Him to Assume the Direction of One of the Houses O Monsieur, how great it is to be called by … Read More

SECTION TWO: How He Handled the Temporal Affairs of the Congregation We have seen in several of the preceding chapters how great a reliance Monsieur Vincent had on the Providence of God in regard to … Read More

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: The Leadership Style of Monsieur Vincent The leadership style of Monsieur Vincent has become evident in this book on his life and virtues, and his words and writings show with what rectitude and … Read More

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: His Patience in Sickness The evil spirit knows well how weak our flesh is, and how sensitive we are to what affects our bodies whether in sorrows or sicknesses. The demon rightly said … Read More

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: His Fortitude in Supporting Good and Opposing Evil, and His Patience in Bearing Afflictions and Pain The great apostle Paul understood well the strength and courage needed to remain constant and faithful in … Read More

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: His Even Disposition An even disposition is one of the surest marks, or better, one of the excellent fruits of mortification. Through mortification, a person acquires a mastery not only over exterior deportment … Read More

CHAPTER TWENTY: His Chastity Monsieur Vincent submitted his body to the mortification of Jesus Christ, so that, in the words of the holy apostle, the life of Jesus Christ might be in him. He manifested … Read More