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“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.
Vincentian Education: A Survey Of Its History, John E. Rybolt
Vincentian Education: A Survey Of Its History, John E. Rybolt
John E Rybolt
St. Vincent de Paul did not specifically include works of education among the purposes of the Congregation of the Mission. Nevertheless he worked in many ways to foster the education of people and priests. His confreres continued this commitment to seminaries and other schools, particularly in overseas missions. Their quality was highly regarded. A review of Vincentian universities follows, together with an assessment of changes after the Second Vatican Council. These helped the Congregation to focus on St. Vincent's goal of service of the poor.
Two Unpublished Texts Concerning The Distribution Of The Vincentian Common Rules, 1658, John E. Rybolt
Two Unpublished Texts Concerning The Distribution Of The Vincentian Common Rules, 1658, John E. Rybolt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 Two brief unpublished texts, one in Italian and the other in Spanish, are from eyewitnesses to these events.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.