In St. Vincent’s life, bringing God’s peace to others was a constant call: he reminded his colleagues that “God’s Spirit is a spirit of peace, a gentle inspiration that slips in without any commotion. Everything He does is always followed by calmness and gentleness; He is the God of peace and union. He cannot tolerate… Read More »
Biographical sketch: St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was a Roman Catholic priest who was renowned throughout his native France for his compassion, humility, and generosity in serving the poor. As a young man, he was abducted by pirates in 1605, and spent two years as a slave before escaping with his master to France. In… Read More »
In addition to being a model of charity himself, St. Vincent eloquently inspired others: “When we go to visit the poor we should so identify with them that we share their sufferings… We must open our hearts so that they become responsive to the sufferings and miseries of the neighbor. We should pray God to… Read More »