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In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: many lay Vincentians are married; let’s reflect on how we can imitate the virtues of holy founder Frederic Ozanam in his relationship with his wife, Amélie.
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. reflects on St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.: What went on inside this genuinely holy man?
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: When you say, “I’m growing in knowledge of Christ,” is that happening because you followed him into the world of the poor?
Frederic never aspired to a position of leadership (though in fact, he was a leader) nor did he ever attempt to utilize his position for personal gain.
A fresh, energetic hymn to Blessed Frédéric Ozanam invites a new generation to turn faith into action. With a modern, funky sound and a timeless Vincentian message, the song celebrates Ozanam’s love for Christ, his friendship with those who were poor, and his call to laypeople today: go forth, draw near, serve, and build bonds of charity.
September 4 is the feast day of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo, member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: As Vincentians we are evangelists and servants.
In 1634, Geneviève Fayet, Madame Goussault, urged Vincent de Paul to organize a Charity for the overcrowded Hôtel-Dieu of Paris. Drawing women from across the city and collaborating with Louise de Marillac and the Daughters of Charity, the association carried the Châtillon vision beyond the parish and completed the first architecture of the Vincentian Family.
August 30 is the feast day of Blessed Ghebre-Michael, an Ethiopian priest and associate of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
