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Repetitions Of Prayer In Saint Lazare, Thomas Davitt C.M.
Repetitions Of Prayer In Saint Lazare, Thomas Davitt C.M.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
What we know of Repetitions of Prayer at Saint-Lazare offers insight into daily life there. We also learn more about Vincent de Paul’s leadership of the community and how he dealt with confreres’ faults. His solutions were not always perfect, but they show an aspect of his humanity that is sometimes overshadowed by his sainthood.
Decision Making: Councils Of The Daughters Of Charity (1646–1659), Margaret J. Kelly D.C.
Decision Making: Councils Of The Daughters Of Charity (1646–1659), Margaret J. Kelly D.C.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
Margaret Kelly uses the early council meetings of the Daughters of Charity to examine Vincent de Paul’s method of discernment and decision making. The steps of the method are given contemporary wording and examples of specific situations are offered to illustrate it. The opinions of all council members were considered, with the final decision resting with Vincent or Louise de Marillac. The structure of the meetings is described. The values that guided decision making were God’s glory, the interests of the Company, and the interests of the individual. Vincent stressed the importance of giving reasons for or against any proposition …