Life Without Limit: Blessed Frederic Ozanam and Mother Seton
Elizabeth Ann Seton and Frederic Ozanam grounded their lives in the true freedom of Christ, who took what appeared on the outside to be lives of tragic brevity, and brought forth from them great works of charity that continue to flourish today.
Firewood for the Soul: Blessed Frederic Ozanam
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Ozanam, the Journalist
Besides practicing charity towards those most in need, Ozanam was a very courageous man in exercising his Christian apostolate through the press and literature.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Theological Terms 03
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: The Poor.
Living and Serving in Hope
This short essay is inspired by the theme for the 2024 Annual National Formation (ANF) of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada, “Serving in Hope.”
No One Succors the Poor Better than the Poor Themselves • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Citizens of every condition, You, to whom the rigor of the times has taken away you the superfluous, you, who lack what is necessary, can do more than others, because of the evils you know. All who have the experience of public charity know that no one succours the...
Frederic Ozanam’s Vision of Social Justice
The concept of social justice in Catholic thought is deeply rooted in the Church's teachings and tradition. This notion revolves around the idea that all humans have intrinsic dignity and should be treated with fairness, equity, and respect. Social justice concerns...
Lessons of Frederic Ozanam: Charity and Community Service
“Ozanam’s definition of Christian charity involved treating poor persons as equals to increase social engagement and transform all of society.”
The Eucharist Transformed Mother Seton (Video)
A video produced by Seton Shrine discusses Elizabeth Ann Seton’s conversion to Catholicism, influenced by her belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, which led her to establish a Catholic community that significantly impacted early American women and the church.
Courtrooms or Banquet Halls?
If I asked you, I suspect most, without having any further details, would say they would rather be in a banquet setting than a court of law.
