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Christological Aspects Of Vincentian Leadership: The Christ Of Saint Vincent And Saint Louise, Kathryn Lafleur S.P.
Christological Aspects Of Vincentian Leadership: The Christ Of Saint Vincent And Saint Louise, Kathryn Lafleur S.P.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
Kathryn LaFleur examines who Christ was for Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and how they imitated him in their leadership. She places them within the context of the French school of spirituality and shows how their Trinitarianism and Christocentrism were derived from it. The French school focused on the incarnation, which was an integral part of both Vincent and Louise’s spirituality and service. For Vincent, Christ was the evangelizer of the poor, who not only served them but lived in them. Vincent identified five virtues that were necessary for members of the Congregation to be missionaries like Christ: …
Servant Leadership In The Manner Of Saint Vincent De Paul, J. Patrick Murphy C.M., Ph.D.
Servant Leadership In The Manner Of Saint Vincent De Paul, J. Patrick Murphy C.M., Ph.D.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
This article explores the similarities between Vincent de Paul’s leadership and the kind Robert K. Greenleaf describes in his book, Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness. According to Greenleaf, people who follow a true servant leader become “healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous” and are likely to become servant leaders themselves. They also consider the effects of their actions on the least privileged. This is all true of the members of the communities that Vincent led, and he was particularly concerned that the poor would become self-supporting through his efforts. Greenleaf says that servant …
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 …
Virtues Of The Congregation Of The Mission, Barry W. Moriarty C.M.
Virtues Of The Congregation Of The Mission, Barry W. Moriarty C.M.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
Even in its early days, the Congregation was noted for its virtues. Vincent de Paul led his confreres by example and stressed the acquisition of five virtues that would make them effective, Christlike missionaries. These virtues were simplicity, humility, gentleness, mortification, and zeal for souls. Barry Moriarty defines them and explains the necessity for each.
Saint Vincent De Paul: A Creative Reconciler, Margaret John Kelly D.C.
Saint Vincent De Paul: A Creative Reconciler, Margaret John Kelly D.C.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
Vatican II emphasized the need for Catholics and Catholic religious communities to focus on their beginnings (their primitive spirit). Margaret John Kelly uses this imperative to show how the roots of “the modern charities movement” are found in the work and leadership of Vincent de Paul. She explains why it is important to remember Vincent. The many parallels between his time and Church and our own are discussed, as is his relevance. Kelly calls him “a creative reconciler” because he was able to harness competing interests and make them work together in concrete ways for the service of the poor. …
An Expression Of Gratitude To Saint Louise De Marillac, Margaret Flinton D.C.
An Expression Of Gratitude To Saint Louise De Marillac, Margaret Flinton D.C.
Vincentian Heritage Journal
On the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Company of the Daughters of Charity, the American Daughters held Vincentian heritage workshops, reflecting on Louise de Marillac’s contributions to the Company’s establishment and endurance. Margaret Flinton explains the most important ones in detail. These are Louise’s efforts to have the Daughters permanently put under the direction of the superior general of the Congregation; her placement of the Daughters under Mary’s protection; the way Louise educated and led them, preparing them spiritually and professionally; how she collaborated with Vincent de Paul; her concept of a community life that would support the …