This week we celebrate the feast days of three wonderful Saints who were members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Society has been part of the Christian formation of many saints.
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St. John Gabriel Perboyre and the message of the Cross
In the crucifix St. John Gabriel Perboyre contemplated the greatest mystery of love.
March 11: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Louise de Marillac
St. Louise de Marillac died in 1660, yet she wasn’t canonized until 1934. Here is a very brief presentation about her canonization.
Key Role of Friendship in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Deep friendships were extremely important to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and she made every effort to keep in close contact with them. (SlideShare presentation)
St. Catherine Labouré and St. Vincent de Paul
Nov. 28 is the feast day of St. Catherine Labouré. The following presentation describes the special connection between St. Catherine and St. Vincent de Paul.
St. Agostina Pietrantoni: “Charity to the point of heroism”
Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni whose feast day was celebrated this week.
St. Vincent de Paul and the Organization of Charity
St. Vincent did many things right, from a modern perspective of organizational theory and practice. SlideShare presentation.
Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
Watch a video about St. John Gabriel Perboyre (Feast: September 11).
St. Justin de Jacobis and the Coptic Christians of Ethiopia
New presentation considers St. Justin’s thinking and action toward the Ethiopian Christians.
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (July 9)
St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. (1748-1820) arrived in China in 1791, and spent the rest of his life in missionary sacrifice there.
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
May 23: St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret
The life of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret is an adventure marked by a passion: the service of the poor, the “suffering members of Jesus Christ,” and by an event: the French Revolution.