Missioners — priests and brothers, Daughters of Charity, and [lay] members of confraternities of charity are for St. Vincent, first of all, baptised Christians.
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Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer and Prophet
Frederic Ozanam’s practical theology foreshadowed seismic shifts in Catholic social theory 100 years into the future.
Frederic Ozanam’s Tactical Wisdom For Today’s Society
Excerpts from an article by Fr. Thomas McKenna, C.M. in which he examines Frédéric Ozanam’s conception of how a religious tradition should engage its surrounding society.
St. Vincent’s Spiritual Way: the Process of Discernment in Daily Life
Fr. Hugh O’Donnell defines discernment as a process by which the Spirit calls us to use our freedom to act in a certain way. He defines it as “a choice, not between good and evil, but between two or more goods.”
The Intuition of St. Vincent
Fr. Jean-Pierre Renouard, C.M. describes St. Vincent’s genius for bringing the laity into prominence in the charitable activity of the Church.
St. Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 3)
Father José María Román, C.M. explains why Saint Vincent de Paul is to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church. (Part 3 of 3)
Saint John Gabriel Perboyre: formative years
See a presentation that shows how Saint John Gabriel Perboyre was formed and influenced by his family and the people around him, and take a video tour of Perboyre’s birthplace in France, featuring interviews with the descendants of his family.
St. Louise’s Notes on the Ladies of Charity
A presentation based on some notes written about the early Ladies of Charity by St. Louise de Marillac.
Life of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
A brief presentation of the biography of St. Justin de Jacobis.
Vincent de Paul: One of the great saints of history (Part 1)
Fr. José María Román, C.M. speaks to us about the religious experience of Saint Vincent de Paul.
5 Faces of Justin de Jacobis
Feast Day: July 30 Long after Justin’s death, Cardinal Massaia, who had ordained him, stated: After 35 years I can still, to a large extent, recall the sermons which I listened to in those days, so great was the impression which he made on me, and also on others… To...
Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions arrive in USA – 1816
This Monday, July 26, is the anniversary of the arrival of Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and companions in Baltimore, Maryland USA in 1816. Learn more in this presentation: [slideshare...
