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Congregation Of The Mission, Circular Letters. James Richardson, 1969-1980, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Congregation Of The Mission, Circular Letters. Alfred Louwyck And François Verdier, Vicars General, 1916-1919, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Congregation Of The Mission, Circular Letters. François Verdier, 1919-1933, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Congregation Of The Mission, Circular Letters. Edouard Robert, Vicar General, 1939-1947, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Congregation Of The Mission, Circular Letters. Charles Souvay, 1933-1939, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Congregation Of The Mission, Circular Letters. Emile Villette, 1914-1916, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Congregation Of The Mission, Circular Letters. William Slattery, 1948-1968, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

The University Of Dallas: A Vincentian Disaster, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

The University of Dallas (1906-28), planned as a major institution, never attained its goals. This study reviews its development, decline, and closing, with an analysis of the reasons for its failure.

“The General Assemblies Of The Congregation Of The Mission: History And Outcomes”, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Reviews the general assemblies of the Vincentians (the Congregation of the Mission), 1642 to 2010; analyzes the outcomes of these meetings: the election of superiors general and his council, the legislation of the Vincentians, and other issues needing decision.

“Vincentian Social Justice”, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

A specific Vincentian commitment to social justice, was not one of the original hallmarks of the Congregation of the Mission, though it developed later. The “Vincentian way,” begins with experience and the followers of Vincent continued to be faithful to Vincent’s way of acting, how he lived. It was his attention to individuals in their needs that formed the basis of his attitude toward social justice, but exercised on the personal level.

Missioners In The Muslim World, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

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Saint Vincent’S Daily Prayers,, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

St. Vincent de Paul's daily prayers formed the basis of those of the Congregation of the Mission, his foundation. They changed and expanded over the centuries. This article recreates their organization and describes their changes into the twentieth century.

Notable Vincentians (3): Brother Angelo Oliva, C.M., John E. Rybolt C.M., Ph.D.

John E Rybolt

Angelo Oliva, a brother who was one of the first Vincentians in America, is remembered for his personal qualities and artistic talents. A sculptor and mason, he spent several years constructing the church at the Barrens, which was finished in 1837. Patient and constant, Oliva held himself above the complaints and dissension of the other brothers at the Barrens.

Saint Vincent De Paul And Money, John E. Rybolt C.M., Ph.D.

John E Rybolt

The economic structures of seventeenth-century France, Vincent de Paul’s financial management, and his theory behind it are explained. His financial responsibilities and the sources of income for the Confraternities of Charity, the Congregation, and the Daughters of Charity are enumerated. In general, Vincent viewed money as a resource to be husbanded for the benefit of persons who were poor.

Liturgical Prayers In Honor Of Saint Vincent De Paul, John E. Rybolt C.M., Ph.D.

John E Rybolt

Nineteen sets of short liturgical prayers, honoring Vincent de Paul are presented in Latin and English, accompanied by brief summaries of the texts. They span the time from 1668 to 1973. The prayers cite Vincent’s piety and ministry. They ask for the supplicants to be inspired by and endowed with his virtues, especially his charity, to continue his service. His intercession is also requested. A twentieth Anglican prayer in English is included for completeness. As John Rybolt writes, “What the Church believes about Saint Vincent, lex credendi, shows a shift in emphasis from the earliest official collects to the present.”

Illustrations In The Common Rules Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt C.M., Ph.D.

John E Rybolt

Vincent de Paul only pursued art as it was useful for teaching or assisting in the attainment of spiritual goals. John Rybolt describes and analyzes the two engravings in the original edition of the Common Rules. These constitute the title page and the frontispiece, which are reprinted here. Vincent approved these and they summarize the themes of his teachings. Both convey reverence for the Trinity. The title page also highlights the importance of veneration for the Eucharist and devotion to Mary. The frontispiece shows Jesus teaching or healing, and sending his apostles to continue this work. The importance of imitating …

Electronic Sources For Vincentian Studies, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Two Unpublished Documents Of Saint Vincent De Paul, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Text, translation, and commentary of two hitherto unpublished documents of Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), dealing with a legal case involving the coach lines of Rennes and Brittany, 1644.

American Vincentian Evangelization: Some Historical Perspectives, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

Examination of three common myths about Vincentian ministry: Seminaries are our real work; Vincentians do it better, because there is one distinctive Vincentian way; there were giants in those days. Examples from personal experiences of American Vincentians are presented, and a future scenario is laid out.

Documentary Evidence For The Life And Works Of St. Vincent De Paul, John E. Rybolt

John E Rybolt

This article examines the types of documents that illumine the life and work of Vincent de Paul. Of special importance is volume 13 of the edition of these documents by Pierre Coste: its organization and contents. Other documents, many unpublished, have also come to light. This study arranges them for ease of understanding.