MEMORIAL OF SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL, PRIEST || Daily TV Mass, 27th Sept, 2025

Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish Catholic Mass Today - Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest - Reading I: Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15a - Responsorial Psalm: Jeremiah 31:10, 11-12ab, 13 - Gospel: Luke 9:43b-45 - Saint Vincent de Paul was a French Catholic priest renowned for his compassion, humility, and generosity. Born on April 24, 1581, in Pouy, France, he dedicated his life to serving the poor and marginalized. Here are some key aspects of his life and legacy: Life and Ministry- Early Life: Vincent was born to a peasant family and was ordained as a priest at 19, despite being below the required age. He later resigned from his parish position and continued his studies. Service to the Poor: Vincent's experiences as a slave and his encounters with poverty ignited his passion to help the poor. He founded the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and the Daughters of Charity with Saint Louise de Marillac. Reforms and Legacy: He pioneered clerical training, established seminaries, and conducted retreats for clergy. Vincent is considered one of the greatest philanthropists in Catholic Church history. Key Dates- Birth: April 24, 1581 Death: September 27, 1660 Beatification: August 13, 1729, by Pope Benedict XIII Canonization: June 16, 1737, by Pope Clement XII Feast Day: September 27 - PatronageSaint Vincent de Paul is the patron saint of: Charitable Works Horses Hospitals Leprosy Lost Articles Prisoners Spiritual Help St. Vincent de Paul Societies Volunteers For more about Mbuya Parish, visit www.ourladyofafrica.org -