St. Vincent de Paul

At every ordination Archbishop Aymond reminds us that we are called to serve and not to be served. St. Vincent de Paul who we celebrate on Tuesday had Archbishop Aymond’s advice all backwards. He believed that he was called to be served. Ordained at age nineteen he wanted to be a chaplain to the rich and famous. One day he met a priest who introduced him to care of the poor. By doing so he must have been able to see the face of Christ in those he served.
St. Vincent de Paul would say that every human being has an inherent dignity.
Let us pray that we may have the courage and strength to lean in close to those who are in need and see the face of Christ.

-Father Chris