VincentWiki:Ephemerides/28 September

1657 Louise writes to Vincent and in this letter we see the collaboration that existed between them in the governance of the two Congregations.

1658 Vincent writes to one of the superiors and this letter reminds uf of the phrase that was very common at one time "ex libris Congregationis Missionis". Vincent says: "I am surprised, Monsieur, that you are still urging me to send you your books, since I wrote you several times that it is contrary to the practice of the Company for anyone to have his own books, and still more to take a large number of them from house to house. I even told you that I am obliged to see to it that this Rule is observed."

1660 The funeral ceremonies of Vincent de Paul are celebrate in the Church of Saint-Lazare. Bishop Piccolomini, the Nuncio presides, six bishops assist, abbots, pastors of Paris, Bossuet, the archdeacon of Metz, the prince de Conti, nephew of the King, the presidents of the Parliament, the Duchess of Aiguillon, a large number of the volunteers of Charity, Daughters of Charity led by the newly named Superior General, Sister M. Chetif and a large number of the Missionaries. It is difficult to control the many people who wish to see the body of Vincent one more time. Pieces of his clothing and hair are cut as relics. Finally Vincent’s body is place in a lead coffin which is then placed inside a wooden coffin and placed in an open tomb inside the church.

1729 Celebration of the Beatification of Vincent de Paul. Once again the Bishops and noted personalities, the Volunteers of Charity, the Daughters of Charity and members of the Congregation of the Mission, with many of the faithful participate in this celebration. Order is maintained by thirty soldiers. The people respond to Vincent’s humility with signs of triumph.