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

Topics: Suffering & the Question of God, Service & Love of Neighbour

Occasions: Comfort

Vincent de Paul

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.

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