St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these virtues and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us.
Through the 40 days of Lent, a new story will be shared daily. Make it your Lenten challenge to dive into the five Vincentian virtues of simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. See how the everyday practices of being honest, approachable, self-disciplined, realistic and hardworking, in the spirit of St. Vincent, can transform your own life and the lives of others.
The Journey Begins
First Step on the Vincentian Way – Thomas McKenna
In the Vincentian Way – Mary Gilbart
With a Good Heart – Ivette Detres
Waking Up – John Freund
Week One – Stories of Simplicity
Day 5 Just Listen – Frank Sacks
Day 6 Lifting up Spirit – Larry Huber
Day 7 Open and Honest – Jack Timlin
Day 8 Simple Providence – Frank Sacks
Day 9 Truthful – Mary Gilbart
Day 10 – Transparency – Thomas McKenna
Coming – Week Two – Stories of Meekness
St. Vincent de Paul encouraged five particular traits in his comrades: simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. Come discover the stories of these virtues and how they are alive in the daily experiences of those around us.
Through the 40 days of Lent, a new story will be shared daily. Make it your Lenten challenge to dive into the five Vincentian virtues of simplicity, meekness, mortification, humility and zeal. See how the everyday practices of being honest, approachable, self-disciplined, realistic and hardworking, in the spirit of St. Vincent, can transform your own life and the lives of others.
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