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“We cannot better assure our eternal happiness than by living and dying in the service of the poor, in the arms of Providence, and with genuine renouncement of ourselves in order to follow Jesus Christ.”

Quote by Vincent de Paul

Book:Correspondence, Conferences, Documents

Work

Correspondence, Conferences, Documents

This book compiles various forms of written communication and official records from conferences and meetings, providing a comprehensive view of the discussions and decisions made during these gatherings. more

Author

Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul, born on April 24, 1581, and died on September 27, 1660, was a renowned French priest, social reformer, and philanthropist. He is best known for his compassion and care for the poor and vulnerable, having founded organizations dedicated to aiding the needy, most notably the Vincentian Congregation, which continues to provide assistance worldwide. more

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“Even convicts, with whom I have spent some time, are not won over in any other way. Whenever I happened to speak sharply to them, I spoiled everything; on the contrary, when I praised them for their resignation and sympathized with them in their sufferings; when I told them they were fortunate to have their purgatory in this world, when I kissed their chains, showed compassion for their distress, and expressed sorrow for their misfortune, it was then that they listened to me, gave glory to God, and opened themselves to salvation.”

Source: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Apr. 1650-July 1653

“. . . . [P]ersons who love very much, easily take offense at trifles. No doubt your excessive affection for me makes you a little diffident about mine. But there is no harm done; I hope you will soon be over this slight jealousy and be convinced that nothing can change the genuine affection Our Lord has given me for you”

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Book:Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Apr. 1650-July 1653

Source: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Apr. 1650-July 1653

“We must be full reservoirs in order to let our water spill out without becoming empty, and we must possess the spirit with which we want them to be animated, for no one can give what he does not have.”

Want Giving Doe Spirit Order Water Becoming Empty Charity Animated Spills Reservoirs

Book:Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Apr. 1650-July 1653

Source: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Apr. 1650-July 1653

“If you grant asylum to so many refugees, your house may be sacked sooner by the soldiers; I see that clearly. The question is, however, whether, because of this danger, you should refuse to practice such a beautiful virtue as charity.”

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Book:Correspondence, Conferences, Documents

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“I hope that this man can be won over by your bearing charitably with him, advising him prudently, and praying for him. This is what I do for your family in general and for you in particular.”

Men Particular Praying Charity Our Family

Book:Correspondence, Conferences, Documents

Source: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents

“That's what our Rules engage us to do, to help poor persons, our lords and masters.”

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Author:Vincent de Paul

“What a reason the Company has for observing its Rules faithfully: to do what the Son of God came into the world to do! That there should be a Company, and that it should be the Company of the Mission, composed of poor men, and that it should be entirely dedicated to that purpose, going here and there through hamlets and villages, leaving the towns behind-something that's never been done-and going to announce the Gospel only to persons who are poor; yet, those are our Rules!”

Men World Should Persons Reason Done Purpose Poor Behinds Company Son Towns Charity Leaving Missions Village Dedicated Observing Here And There Poor Man

Author:Vincent de Paul

“God's affairs are accomplished gradually and almost imperceptibly and His spirit is neither violent nor tempestuous.”

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Book:Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Correspondence; January 1640-July 1646)

Source: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Correspondence; January 1640-July 1646)

“He also always blesses humble beginnings much more than those accompanied by a lot of show.”

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Book:Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Correspondence; January 1640-July 1646)

Source: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents: Correspondence; January 1640-July 1646)

“In a word, we are like the servants of the centurion in the Gospel with regard to the bishops, insofar as when they say to us: go, we are obliged to go; if they say: come, we are obliged to come; do that, and we are obliged to do it.”

Ifs Faith Regard Servant Obliged Bishops Centurions

Author:Vincent de Paul