![23rd Anniversary of the Beatification of Ozanam in Paris](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/Ozanam-23-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
23rd Anniversary of the Beatification of Ozanam in Paris
This Saturday, August 22, 2020, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is celebrating the 23rd anniversary of the beatification of Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam.
![Appeal for Peace in Mozambique: All United, in Prayer, for the End of Terrorism](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/Mozambique-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Appeal for Peace in Mozambique: All United, in Prayer, for the End of Terrorism
In Mozambique (Africa), apart from the health shock, the humanitarian crisis is a sad and bitter reality.
![Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/aic-collaboration-reflection-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)
Presentation based on the AIC’s Reflection Paper “The First Rule (1617)”, Sixth Theme.
![Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/08/first-confraternity-aug-22-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, I am struck by a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
![An Awakening to Structures that Oppress](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/famvin-na-social-justice-logo-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
An Awakening to Structures that Oppress
In the current context of the pandemic and the awakening to systemic racial injustice, what is the work to which God is calling us?
![The Paths To Homelessness](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Paths To Homelessness
Do homeless people choose to be homeless? There are many valid reasons for choosing shelters and even the streets over home— if there is a home at all.
![What is the United Nations Doing to Aid Beirut?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What is the United Nations Doing to Aid Beirut?
The explosions on August 4 in Beirut profoundly impacted the Vincentian Family. We have experienced the worst effects.
![Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #8: Focus on Important Things and Put Aside Those that are Merely Accessories](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/covid-response-9-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #8: Focus on Important Things and Put Aside Those that are Merely Accessories
During this pandemic, we are learning not to lose sight of the risks and our absolute dependence on God, to make the most of each day that we live, and that we use these days to share more love with our family members as well as those outside our family circle … to dispense with which is not important.
![A Vincentian View: The Power of Love](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: The Power of Love
Our Gospel story emphasizes the power of love. Within the Scriptures, the passages that speak of God’s love are numerous, as are those that celebrate human love.
![Latest Issue of ‘Ozanam Network’ Digital Magazine](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/08/portadanetagosto2020-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Latest Issue of ‘Ozanam Network’ Digital Magazine
The Issue no 02/2020 of ‘Ozanam Network’ digital magazine, translated and edited by Council General International’s Communications Department, is now available.