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![Charity and Humility of Frederic Ozanam](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/09/ozanam-featured2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Charity and Humility of Frederic Ozanam
Frederic Ozanam lit a lamp of charity– the St. Vincent de Paul Society– in this world, the flame of which has shone with brilliancy ever since.
![The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/09/ozanam-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Lay Spirituality of Frederic Ozanam
The primary reason for the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s existence was and is to increase the holiness of its members, by service to those in need and by building deep friendships.
![September 2: Congregation of the Mission Martyrs of the French Revolution](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/09/cm-martyrs-french-revolution-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
September 2: Congregation of the Mission Martyrs of the French Revolution
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, Blessed Jean-Henri Gruyer, Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, Blessed Jean-Charles Caron, and Blessed Nicolas Colin were martyred along with many others during the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792 after they refused to take an oath that would have placed them under the authority of the state.
![Blessed Ghèbre-Michael: Amazing Faith, Courage, and Love](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/featured-image-bl-ghebre-michael.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Blessed Ghèbre-Michael: Amazing Faith, Courage, and Love
An intense hatred for the Catholic Church prevailed in Ethiopia during the lifetime of Blessed Ghèbre-Michael.
![Prayer for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/seton-birthday-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Prayer for Birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Prayer service for the birthday of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on August 28.
![August 23: First Confraternity of Charity (Ladies of Charity)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/featured-image-1st-confraternity.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
August 23: First Confraternity of Charity (Ladies of Charity)
SlideShare presentation describing the first institutional expression of the Vincentian charism.
![St. Vincent de Paul 101](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/st-vincent-de-paul-101-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Vincent de Paul 101
A fun YouTube video from DePaul University.
![Reflection on the Assumption of Mary, with Fr. Frank Sacks, C.M.](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/fr-sacks-assumption-video-featured.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Reflection on the Assumption of Mary, with Fr. Frank Sacks, C.M.
In this video, Fr. Frank Sacks, CM, reflects on the Assumption of Mary body and soul into heaven.
![Daughter of Charity Calls Attention To Situation of Immigrants in PBS Documentary](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/sr-denise-larock-at-the-border-pbs-video.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Daughter of Charity Calls Attention To Situation of Immigrants in PBS Documentary
Sister Denise LaRock, D.C. and her San Antonio-based Interfaith Welcome Coalition are featured in the PBS documentary series “Women War & Peace II”. See the video.
![August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/bl-ceferino-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
Known as “El Pelé,” Bl. Ceferino gave his life to defend a priest during the Spanish Civil War.