Bibliography:
an Introduction to Vincentian Spirituality

  • The Way of Vincent de Paul by Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
  • He Hears the Cry of the Poor by Robert P. Maloney, C.M.

Biographies of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac:
  • Life and Works of St.Vincent de Paul by Pierre Coste, 3 vols.
  • St.Vincent de Paul and Charity by Andre Dodin, C.M.
  • A Short Life of St.Vincent de Paul by Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
  • The World of Monsieur Vincent by Mary Purcell
  • Louise de Marillac by Joseph Dirvin, C.M.
  • Louise de Marillac: Social Aspect of Her Work by Margaret Flinton, D.C.
  • A Way to Holiness: Louise de Marillac by Elizabeth Charpy, D.C.

    • Writings of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac
    • Vincent de Paul: Correspondence, Conferences, Documents by Pierre Coste, C.M. (English Translation)
    • Spiritual Writings of Louise de Marillac by Louise Sullivan, D.C.
    • Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac, Rules, Conferences, Writings (Paulist Press: Classics of Western Spirituality) John Rybolt, C.M. and Frances Ryan, D.C. (eds.)

    Guides to Reflection and Prayer in the Vincentian Tradition:
    • Praying in St. Vincent's Spirit by Hugh O'Donnell, C.M. (ed.)
    • Praying with Vincent de Paul by Thomas F. McKenna, C.M.
    • Praying with Louise de Marillac by Audrey Gibson, D.C. and Kieran Kneaves, D.C.
    • At Prayer with Louise de Marillac by Elizabeth Charpy, D.C.

    The Vincentian Family:
    • Mrs. Seton: Foundress of the American Sisters of Charity by Joseph Dirvin, C.M.
    • Elizabeth Seton: Selected Writings, Ellin Kelley and Annabelle Melville, (eds.)
    • Elizabeth Ann Seton: A Woman of Prayer by Marie Celeste, S.C.

    Vincentian Heritage:
    • Vincentian Heritage (a journal dedicated to the historical and spiritual heritage of the Congregation of the Mission and the Company of the Daughters of Charity)
    • The American Vincentians: A Popular History of the Congregation of the Mission in the United States, 1815-1987, John Rybolt, (ed.)
    • The Daughters of the Church: A Popular History of the Daughters of Charity in the United States, 1809-1987, Sr. Daniel Hannefin, D.C.

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