Quotes by Vincent de Paul

Vincent de Paul (1581–1660) — Priester · Katholisch · Frankreich

Vinzenz von Paul (1581–1660) war ein französischer katholischer Priester, der im 17. Jahrhundert das neuzeitliche Caritaswesen sowie Gemeinschaften wie die Lazaristen begründete. Er steht für die Verbindung von Frömmigkeit mit organisierter praktischer Hilfe für Arme, Kranke und gesellschaftlich Ausgestoßene. Bibellesern zeigt sein Lebenswerk, wie sich Glaube und biblische Nächstenliebe im konkreten Dienst an Notleidenden praktisch bewähren.

Era: Reformation & Baroque

Recurring topics: Service & Love of Neighbour, Love, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Humility & Pride, Patience & Waiting, Faith & Trust, Work & Vocation, Wisdom & Understanding

Quotes by Vincent de Paul

Charity is certainly greater than any rule. Moreover, all rules must lead to charity.
Vincent de Paul

God works slowly: to the one who can wait, everything comes at the right time.
Vincent de Paul

Let us love God, but with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brow.
Vincent de Paul

Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.
Vincent de Paul

Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying.
Vincent de Paul

I have esteem and love enough to bless an entire world with it.
Vincent de Paul

The kingdom of God is peace in the Holy Spirit; He will reign in you if your heart is at peace. So, be at peace, Mademoiselle, and you will honor in a sovereign way the God of peace and love.
Vincent de Paul

We should spend as much time in thanking God for his benefits as we do in asking him for them.
Vincent de Paul

God sends us pains and sorrows to exercise our patience and to teach us to have compassion for the afflictions of others.
Vincent de Paul

You will find out that Charity is a heavy burden to carry, heavier than the kettle of soup and the full basket. But you will keep your gentleness and your smile. It is not enough to give soup and bread. This the rich can do. You are the servant of the poor, always smiling and good-humored. They are your masters, terribly sensitive and exacting master you will see. And the uglier and the dirtier they will be, the more unjust and insulting, the more love you must give them. It is only for your love alone that the poor will forgive you the bread you give to them.
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Sources: wikipedia.org, vinformation.org, depaul.edu

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