As I read the article A Short Life of Blessed Marcantonio Durando (1801-1880) found on vincentians.com, the part that struck me the most was the section on the Mercy Units, a small network of help centers to which people living in poverty could freely come, knowing that they would be welcomed and helped. They are also a fine example of collaboration among branches of the Vincentian Family.
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There is much more to the life of Blessed Marcantonio Durando (Feast Day: December 10). For further reading, see this category archive on vincentians.com
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE OF BLESSED MARCANTONIO DURANDO (1801-1880) Marcantonio was born in Mondovi, on 22 May 1801, of the distinguished Durando family, whose house overlooked the Main Square, near the Cathedral and the Church of the Mission. In contrast to his mother, a very pious person, who instilled religiosity and faith…
September 21, 2002
This article first appeared on FamVin.
Many thanks,Father Freund for your well researched presentation Thank you,Father Davitt for your translation & Nazarene Sisters for your authorship. This is Vincentian inspiration at its best! At my miraculous and somewhat infirm age of 81,I doubt if I could join a Mercy Unit but I can,by God’s grace,practice deeper and broader mercy to my brothers and sisters,the people whom God places in our paths daily.
Thanks again!
Ed Ambrose,AA,St. Joe’s,1957