Using the methodology SEE-JUDGE-ACT. Rev. Emeric Amyot d’Inville, CM  reflects  on “To see and discern the present day challenges from the perspective of St. Vincent” in this translation of a presentation from the Vincentian Study Weeks in Spain.

“This presentation is divided into three parts: (1) the formation of the vision of an apostle; (2) the process that enabled Saint Vincent to discern the challenges of his era; (3) the great challenges that confronted Saint Vincent.”

• 1 The formation of the vision of an apostle
  • 1.1 A look at the young peasant among the poor (1581-1595)
  • 1.2 The birth of another perspective on the world (1595-1617)
  • 1.3 The maturing of the perspective of an apostle (1617)
    • 1.3.1 Folleville and the discovery of spiritual misery
    • 1.3.2 Châtillon and the rediscovery of material misery
  • 1.4 What is my perspective of the world?
• 2 What path did Saint Vincent follow in order to discern the challenges of his time
  • 2.1 To experience certain realities that raise fundamental questions
  • 2.2 To reread events in light of the Word of God
  • 2.3 And now what for us?
• 3 The great challenges that Saint Vincent confronted
  • 3.1 The challenge of spiritual misery of the poor people in the rural area
  • 3.2 The challenges of behavior that contradicted the Gospel