“Frederic Ozanam’s philosophy and work has much to offer those interested in community service and service learning. Thinkers such as John Dewey and Jane Addams believed that acts of charity allowed the rich to judge the poor and to excuse themselves from greater social responsibility. Charity and social justice were therefore mutually exclusive. In contrast, Ozanam’s definition of Christian charity involved treating poor persons as equals to increase social engagement and transform all of society.” – from the Abstract of the article “Faith, Charity, Justice, and Civic Learning: The Lessons and Legacy of Frédéric Ozanam,” by Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D. Vincentian Heritage Journal: Vol. 30: Iss. 1, Article 5.

Blessed Frederic Ozanam’s Feast Day: September 9

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