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Feast Day of St. Joan Antida Thouret (May 23)

Presentation on the life of St. Joan Antida Thouret.

On May 23 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret

Jeanne Antide Thouret, born in 1765, lived deeply united to the charism of St. Vincent de Paul, serving the poor with fidelity even in times of persecution and religious dispersion. She founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Besançon, always remaining faithful to the spirit and teachings of the saint, whom she recognized as her Father and model.

Jacques-Émile Sontag: Life, Martyrdom, and Path to Canonization

Jacques-Émile Sontag, born June 6, 1869 in Dinsheim, Alsace (France) and shot dead July 31, 1918 in Ourmia, Persia, was a French priest of the Congregation of the Mission, and the first Latin archbishop of Isfahan and Apostolic Delegate to Persia. He devoted his life to serving the marginalized in Persia, ultimately sacrificing himself during the massacres of World War I.

“Aguapaneleros de la Noche” Foundation: A Beacon of Hope on Medellín’s Streets

In Medellín (Colombia), the Aguapaneleros de la Noche Foundation was established more than two decades ago to improve the lives of those who live in the darkness of abandonment and exclusion.

Amélie Soulacroix: a Life Full of Love, Faith and Commitment by the side of Frederic Ozanam

Amélie Soulacroix: a Life Full of Love, Faith and Commitment by the side of Frederic Ozanam

Amélie Soulacroix was a fundamental support of Frederic Ozanam, his constant companion in his academic and social responsibilities, as well as in his mission and his vision of social justice. Thanks to her and her tireless work to preserve the memory of her husband, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Vincentian Family can know Blessed Frederic better.

Haughty That Are on the Way to Gehenna

Haughty That Are on the Way to Gehenna

Jesus is meek and lowly of heart.  Hence, he wants us to be meek and lowly of heart also, and not at all haughty.  John and the other disciples way well be as jealous for Jesus’ sake as Joshua was for Moses’.  Or they may be so haughty.  Haughty enough to think that...

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