Ozanam – young, impetuous, needs guidance

“I am sending you two young men.  They are very enthusiastic about the practice of charity but they are young and impetuous and they need guidance”  This is how one of the key figures in the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Emmanuel Bailly stated a concern to Rosalie Rendú.

Something to keep in mind for a variety of reasons

• We must learn to see beyond appearances
• The power of mentoring and
• Mentoring through involvement in direct service with those living in poverty