1711. In Paris, the Eighth General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission elected Fr Jean Bonnet as the sixth Superior General. Born on March 1664 in Fontainebleau, died On September 3, 1735 in Paris. … Read More
5th Sunday of Easter (Ross Reyes Dizon)
Farewell that brings life and courage Jesus encourages his followers as he bids them farewell. He reveals that he is the way and the truth and the life. Jesus bids his followers farewell. He knows … Read More
Louise, Letter 0115. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
(at Paris) February 8 (1641) Monsieur, Your Charity was so kind as to underline the last article of our Rule. I am returning it to you. Please re-do it as you judge best. Forgive me, … Read More
4th Sunday of Easter (Ross Reyes Dizon)
Gate we cannot do without to attain salvation Jesus alone is the gate we cannot do without to attain salvation. He is the gate through which we come in and go out without arousing suspicion. … Read More
Louise, Letter 0036. To my dear Sisters Barbe and Louise
at Richelieu February 1, 1641 My very dear Sisters, I am pleased that you sent back the crosses which I had given you. Here are the two of them which I am sending to you. … Read More
Ephemerides: April, 28th
1656: Conference of Vincent de Paul in Saint Lazare on travel. It was initiated on April 21. 1830: Superior General, Fr Dominique Salhorgne surrounded by the community welcomes the Duchess of Berry, daughter-in-law of King … Read More
Ephemerides: April, 27th
1657: Conference of Vincent de Paul in Saint Lazare on the virtues of the first brother of the Jean Jourdain, who died in the Mother House, two days earlier. He was born in Galluis-le-Queue, in … Read More
Ephemerides: April, 26th
1643: Conference of Vincent de Paul for Daughters of Charity “on the danger of disunity, as a subject of great importance since it looks nothing less than the continuation or complete dissolution of your Company.” … Read More
3rd Sunday of Easter (Ross Reyes Dizon)
Burning, listening and welcoming Jesus is the last word about unheeding, cold and uncaring hearts turning into hearts that listen, are burning and welcoming. The disciples heading toward Emmaus know that the word, like the … Read More
Louise, Letter 0057. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
(at Angers) January 28, 1641 Monsieur, Accept my very humble thanks for the goodness which your Charity has shown by sending me news of our sisters and by informing me of their faults. This is … Read More