Seton Cove Spirituality Center models one approach with its Thursday Luncheon Program for Seton employees, “The Five Vincentian Virtues: A Context for Living”
Thursday Vincent DePaul Luncheon identifies five virtues that are characteristic of his spirituality: simplicity, humility meekness, mortification and zeal for souls. He says, “They are the five smooth stones by which we might conquer the evil Goliath.” [Common Rules XII, 12) While he describes them as “the five characteristic virtues of the Congregation of the Mission,” they are certainly applicable to each of us. Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor is at the heart of Vincentian vision and spirituality, and the five virtues support us in our efforts to live out this vision and spirituality.
Fr. Lou Brusatti joined St. Edward’s University in July 2002 as the School of Humanities dean after serving seven years as dean of the School of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. An ordained Catholic priest, his ministry has been primarily focused in higher education and has included teaching assignments at DePaul University in Chicago, St. Thomas Theological Seminary in Denver, Kentrick Seminary and Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis.
The Seton Cove was founded in 1994 by Sister Mary Rose McPhee, D.C. and a group of dedicated supporters who wanted to reach out to those striving to integrate spirituality and deeper meaning into their lives. The Seton Cove programs and services encourage people of all faiths to seek more meaning through the healthy balance of a mind, body, and spirit.
