St. Vincent de Paul Margaret Ann Hubbard Vision Books This new Vision Book for youth 9-15 years old tells the exciting, inspirational story of the great French saint of charity, St. Vincent de Paul. From his days of youth as a shepherd boy to his slavery in North Africa, his escape to France, his priestly service to the poor and to abandoned children, his founding of both the Vincentian Order and the Daughters of Charity, clashes with the Jansenists and his political adventures at court, this dramatic story of Vincent de Paul is sure to inspire all readers. Illustrated.
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An Inspritation for the Modern Wold,
This review is from: Vincent de Paul: Saint of Charity (Paperback)
An excellent introduction to the amazing story of the French Saint of Charity, this biography for young adults proves very readable, interesting and even inspirational. Although set in 17th century war-ravaged France this book is relevant even in modern times when poverty is still a serious issue. Common folk were devastated by a series of political conflicts, both internal (Louis 13 vs Richelieu, Queen Anne versus Mazarin) and external. Widespread famine, the Plague and deplorable social conditions touched Vincent's generous heart, leading him to found several relief organizations. Outraged by the laxity of many of the clergy he instituted ecclesiastic reforms and serious study in seminary.For over five decades Vincent's life was willingly dedicated to a career of selfless service to the disenfranchised of France: from a country shepherd and early sacred vows he went into slavery in north Africa, where he suffered physically and chafed at his inability to serve as a priest in a Muslem world. Later revered as founder of charitable orders for men and then for women, he was able to roam the dark and dangerous streets of Paris in relative safely, recognized by his limp and fearless demeanor. Humble to the end, he waged an ever greater battle as he struggled with moral issues re God's will and his own, perceived spiritual unworthiness. Vincent's confraternities, the religious orders which he founded were his sincere offerings to alleviate the misery which surrounded him both in the city and the countryside: he reached out to the poor, the homeless, the sick and the insane, to those in prison and even to abandoned babies. His private passion was the reform of the French clergy through the founding of seminaries to train righteous young priests. Pious Vincent was recognized as a saint in his own lifetime. These VISION BOOKS are a wonderful series for Young Adult readers--from which Christians of all ages can benefit.
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