A Marian-themed reflection.
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A Marian-themed reflection.
June 26 is the memorial of five Daughters of Charity who were martyred during the French Revolution.
The Hotel-Dieu was built in the 15th century as a hospital. This is typical of the hospitals that the church operated in the time of St. Vincent de Paul.
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
“Reflect on how the Providence of God has transformed Vincentian Marian Youth, first known as the ‘Children of Mary’ in Europe, to an international organization witnessing to the Church and our charism on almost every continent in numerous countries.”
The Priory of St Lazare was the home of Vincent de Paul for the latter part of his life, after the Congregation of the Mission moved there from the College des Bons Enfants in 1632.
The Gift of Hope in Faith: Psalm 43, Romans 15:13
‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.’ was a Scripture verse that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
With other volunteer priests, Vincent gave missions in the villages belonging to the De Gondi family, in the Île-de-France, Champagne, and Picardy regions of France.
Music video about an attitude that Jesus himself modeled time and time again and St. Paul said was the key to heaven: Gratitude.