Five Faces of

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Five Faces of St.Vincent de Paul
Five Faces of St.Vincent de Paul
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I - The Missionary
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1. The word of God was central for him
2. The cross is central when he preaches and
catechizes
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3. Vincent, continued to give missions, even in
his later years
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II - Father of the Poor
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1. This face of Vincent is central to all of the
branches of the Vincentian Family
2. Witness is often much more important than
words, especially today
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3. It is very important to note that this second
face of St. Vincent is not completely distinct
from the first
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III - Vincent the Formator
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1. It is therefore essential for you to be empty
of yourself in order to put on Jesus Christ
2. Vincents contribution to the formation of the
diocesan clergy was so striking that he came to
be called Light of the Clergy
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3. Vincent was inventive in creating new types of
formation programs
4. This third face of St. Vincent is not
completely distinct from the first
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IV - Vincent, Contemplative in Action
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1. The union of contemplation and action is one
of the most important keys to Vincentian
spirituality
2. Vincent places very strong emphasis on daily
mental prayer
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3. This face is inseparable from the first three
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V Vincent, the Gentlest Man of his Time
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1. Genuine spirituality transforms our humanity
2. Vincent consistently links gentleness with
compassion
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3. This face is inseparable from the first
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