So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
1 Corinthians 13:13
Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Louise de Marillac and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us to see Christ in the poor and suffering, helping us to live out Jesus’ calling for us to serve others and to seek to do God’s Will in our daily life. DePaul Catholic High School strives to make our Catholic faith evident in its promotion of service to others and encouraging our students to recognize the dignity of every human person, as we search together as a Christian community for a more meaningful relationship with God, each other, and our community.
"Charity is certainly greater than any rule. Moreover, all rules must lead to charity."
Saint Vincent de Paul
"Above all be very gentle and courteous toward the people you serve; love them tenderly and respect them deeply."
Saint Louise de Marillac, Foundress of the Daughters of Charity
Oh Father, the first rule of our dear Savior’s life was to do Your Will. Let His Will of the present moment be the first rule of our daily life and work, with no other desire but for its most full and complete accomplishment. Help us to follow it faithfully, so that doing what You wish, we will be pleasing to You.
Amen
Prayer from Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Foundress of the Sisters of Charity, USA
Lord Jesus, you who willed to become poor, give us eyes and a heart directed toward the poor; help us to recognize you in them - in their thirst, their hunger, their loneliness, and their misfortune. Enkindle within our Vincentian Family unity, simplicity, humility, and the fire of love that burned in Saint Vincent de Paul. Strengthen us, so that faithful to the practice of these virtues, we may contemplate you and serve you in the person of the poor and may one day be united with you and them in your Kingdom.
Amen
Vincentian Family Prayer
