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Liturgical Prayers In Honor Of Saint Vincent De Paul (Revised), John E. Rybolt
Liturgical Prayers In Honor Of Saint Vincent De Paul (Revised), John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
A revision and updating of a previously published study.
A Calendar Of Vincent De Paul, John E. Rybolt
A Calendar Of Vincent De Paul, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
This calendar is a day-by-day listing of the known activities of Vincent de Paul from 1596 (the year of his tonsure and minor orders) to 1660 (the year of his death). Its purpose is to show graphically his activities in chronological relation to each other and, where possible, to track his movements while traveling on missions or other activities.
Sources For Understanding Vincent De Paul, John E. Rybolt
Sources For Understanding Vincent De Paul, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
This paper presents and explains the main sources for understanding Vincent de Paul: his writings, biographies, contemporary witnesses, studies and iconography.
Vincent De Paul And The Reform Of The Clergy, John E. Rybolt
Vincent De Paul And The Reform Of The Clergy, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
A presentation of the reforming activities of Vincent de Paul, in the context of the period following the Council of Trent. This focused on the moral lives of priests, the finances of the Church, and the appointment of bishops.
“According To Our Institute.” The Charter Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
“According To Our Institute.” The Charter Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
St. Vincent often referred to the "Institute." The term is inherently ambiguous, but its meaning as "charter" is explained here. Two versions of the "charter" are compared. Its importance lies in its continuing existence as the nucleus of the identity of the Congregation of the Mission as established by the Church.
Two Unpublished Texts Concerning The Distribution Of The Vincentian Common Rules, 1658, John E. Rybolt
Two Unpublished Texts Concerning The Distribution Of The Vincentian Common Rules, 1658, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
St. Vincent de Paul distributed the Common Rules for the Congregation of the Mission in 1658: in Latin for the priests, and in French for the others. Two brief unpublished texts, one in Italian and the other in Spanish, are from eyewitnesses to these events. These texts are transcribed, translated, and explained.
The Primitive Common Rules Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
The Primitive Common Rules Of The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
The earliest Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission, written by St. Vincent de Paul, have long been unrecognized. They are here published for the first time, in French and English, together with an explanation. These primitive rules are compared with the published rules of 1658.
The Emblem And Motto Of The Congregation Of The Mission (Abridged), John E. Rybolt
The Emblem And Motto Of The Congregation Of The Mission (Abridged), John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
This study will show that this familiar figure of Jesus and the motto Evangelizare pauperibus misit me both date from the time of Saint Vincent. However, the use of both of these together, with the motto surrounding the oval, dates only from the nineteenth century.
“As Good Friends.” Reflections On The Development Of The Concept Of Fraternal Life In The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
“As Good Friends.” Reflections On The Development Of The Concept Of Fraternal Life In The Congregation Of The Mission, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
This study intends (1) to examine the Common Rules and several additional documents to reveal, at least in part, the mind of Vincent de Paul, (2) to go beyond documents to actual experiences, and (3) to trace the development of the concept of fraternal life in our modern documents.
Codex Sarzana, John E. Rybolt
Codex Sarzana, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
A first-ever publication of Codex Sarzana, a manuscript of the early rules and constitutions of the Congregation of the Mission, as written by or under the direction of Vincent de Paul. The majority of the material is a transcription of the Latin text.