Everyone would, probably, love to have that heavenly joy even while still living in this world. Most people, indeed, wish for paradise here on earth, but do not really know where to find it.
Where could these people and indeed, everyone else find the paradise they wish to experience in their life on earth? St. Vincent de Paul points us to an unexpected direction, far away from the wisdom of the world. He says to us: ‘The Paradise of earth, like that of heaven, consists in Charity.’ St. Vincent de Paul tells us the simple truth: Love is the main ingredient of a happy life on earth as in heaven.
This is what St. Vincent de Paul, in obedience to the commands of Jesus, taught us by his words and by the example of his life. This dear saint of the poor wants us to take a genuine interest in the welfare of others. He wants us to care for others and do something good for them. He wants us to give help to those who need it. He wants us to see that there are people who need our help all around us – we all are poor in one aspect of life or another, after all.
St. Vincent de Paul wants us to go beyond philanthropy, and do real charity. We should do more than hand out money and things to the poor and needy. He wants us to do so with love, otherwise it would amount to nothing in the sight of God . He wants us to cherish others. He wants us to love and care for others as if everyone were another Christ, and because everyone is made in the image and likeness of God. In a way, he is saying to us: ‘if you want to be happy, be kind to the poor’ .
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