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    The document outlines five aspects of St. Vincent de Paul's character and work: 1) As a missionary who preached the word of God and catechized with the cross as his central focus, even in his later years. 2) As a father of the poor who led by witness rather than just words. 3) As a formator who taught the importance of emptiness of self and formation of clergy. 4) As a contemplative in action who united contemplation and action through daily prayer. 5) As the gentlest man of his time whose spirituality transformed his deep compassion. Each face builds upon the others as inseparable aspects of St. Vincent de Paul.

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    The document outlines five aspects of St. Vincent de Paul's character and work: 1) As a missionary who preached the word of God and catechized with the cross as his central focus, even in his later years. 2) As a father of the poor who led by witness rather than just words. 3) As a formator who taught the importance of emptiness of self and formation of clergy. 4) As a contemplative in action who united contemplation and action through daily prayer. 5) As the gentlest man of his time whose spirituality transformed his deep compassion. Each face builds upon the others as inseparable aspects of St. Vincent de Paul.

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    5 Faces of St. Vincent

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    The document outlines five aspects of St. Vincent de Paul's character and work: 1) As a missionary who preached the word of God and catechized with the cross as his central focus, even in his later years. 2) As a father of the poor who led by witness rather than just words. 3) As a formator who taught the importance of emptiness of self and formation of clergy. 4) As a contemplative in action who united contemplation and action through daily prayer. 5) As the gentlest man of his time whose spirituality transformed his deep compassion. Each face builds upon the others as inseparable aspects of St. Vincent de Paul.

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    Five Faces of St.

    Vincent de Paul

    I - The Missionary

    1. The word of God was central for him

    2. The cross is central when he preaches and catechizes

    3. Vincent, continued to give missions, even in his later years

    II Father of the

    1. This face of Vincent is central to all of the branches of the Vincentian Family

    2. Witness is often much more important than words, especially today

    3. It is very important to note that this second face of St. Vincent is not completely distinct from the first

    III - Vincent the Formator

    1. It is therefore essential for you to be empty of yourself in order to put on Jesus Christ

    2. Vincents contribution to the formation of the diocesan clergy was so striking that he came to be called Light of the Clergy

    3. Vincent was inventive in creating new types of formation programs

    4. This third face of St. Vincent is not completely distinct from the first

    IV - Vincent, Contemplative in Action

    1. The union of contemplation and action is one of the most important keys to Vincentian spirituality

    2. Vincent places very strong emphasis on daily mental prayer

    3. This face is inseparable from the first three

    V Vincent, the Gentlest Man of his Time

    1. Genuine spirituality transforms our humanity

    2. Vincent consistently links gentleness with compassion

    3. This face is inseparable from the first

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