"Charity is the cement which binds Communities to God and persons to one another . . ."
About Vincent de Paul
Vincent de Paul — Life and Legacy
Vincent de Paul was a pivotal figure in 17th-century France, renowned for his dedication to the poor and his innovative approach to charity. He founded the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, which emphasized practical aid and spiritual support for the marginalized. His quote, 'Charity is the bond of perfection,' reflects his belief that love is the essence of Christian life and the key to personal and communal harmony. Vincent challenged the status quo by advocating for the poor at a time when societal norms often neglected their needs, urging others to see them as deserving of dignity and care. Today, his teachings continue to inspire charitable work and social justice efforts, reminding us of the profound impact of compassion and service in our communities.
Quote collection
Vincent de Paul quotes (page 1 of 11)
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"If God is the center of your life, no words are necessary. Your mere presence will touch hearts."
"We should strive to keep our hearts open to the sufferings and wretchedness of other people, and pray continually that God may grant us that spirit of compassion which is truly the spirit of God."
"We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking him for them."
"The most powerful weapon to conquer the devil is humility. For, as he does not know at all how to employ it, neither does he know how to defend himself from it."
"We must love our neighbor as being made in the image of God and as an object of His love."
"Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances."
"Let us do our duty well; let us go straight to God; let us work to become very humble, very patient, very mortified, and very charitable."
"God allows us to give rise to the practice of two beautiful virtues: perseverance, which leads us to attain the goal, and constancy, which helps us to overcome difficulties."
"Let us allow God to act; He brings things to completion when we least expect it."
"With God's help, you will continue to succeed in your leadership and in your duties, because Our Lord's work is accomplished not so much by the multitude of workers as by the fidelity of the small number whom He calls."
"We cannot better assure our eternal happiness than by living and dying in the service of the poor, in the arms of Providence, and with genuine renouncement of ourselves in order to follow Jesus Christ."
"Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying."
"All beginnings are somewhat strange; but we must have patience, and little by little, we shall find things, which at first were obscure, becoming clearer."
"One beautiful diamond is worth more than a mountain of stones, and one virtuous act of acquiescence and submission is better than an abundance of good works done for others."
"I will always welcome joyfully any opportunity that comes my way to be of service to you"
"We must be full reservoirs in order to let our water spill out without becoming empty, and we must possess the spirit with which we want them to be animated, for no one can give what he does not have."
"To this end, we should help and support one another and strive for peace and union among ourselves. This is the wine that cheers and strengthens travelers along the narrow path of Jesus Christ."
"There is no act of charity that is not accompanied by justice or that permits us to do more than we reasonably can."
"A doctor who keeps a person from becoming ill deserves more merit than one who cures him."