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Paul [a] also named Saul of Tarsus [b], commonly known as Paul the Apostle [7] and Saint Paul, [8] was a Christian apostle (c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD) who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world. [9]
The experience and needs of the poor turned Saint Vincent de Paul’s heart and energies to a life of care and compassion. A grumpy man by nature—and by his own admission--Vincent became a gentle and loving servant of the oppressed.
Jim Smith, the owner of Poor Paul’s since 1976, and the next-door Bullwinkle's, from 1979 to 2019, died Aug. 25 at the age of 84, leaving rich legacy.
St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy is marked by his innovative approach to charity. He believed in addressing both the immediate needs and the systemic causes of poverty. His initiatives included establishing hospitals, orphanages, and schools, as well as organizing missions to rural areas.
Saint Vincent de Paul, French saint, founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Lazarists, or Vincentians) for preaching missions to the peasantry and for educating and training a pastoral clergy. Known for his charity and compassion for the poor, he is the patron saint of charitable societies.
Saint Paul the Apostle, one of the early Christian leaders, often considered to be the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity. Of the 27 books of the New Testament, 13 are traditionally attributed to Saint Paul, though several may have been written by his disciples.
“And the inspiration for him was the highly-regarded saint of the 17th century, St Vincent de Paul, whose heart was moved to devote himself to the service of the poor. They provide the spiritual legacy of the St Vincent de Paul Society.”
