Frederic never aspired to a position of leadership (but in reality, he was a leader) nor did he ever attempt to utilize his position for personal gain.
Articles for Frederic Ozanam
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.
In the Footsteps of Frederic Ozanam
Slideshare presentation illustrating how Ozanam proclaimed the truth and served the poor in 19th century France. From a homily of Cardinal André XXIII.
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.
Vincentian Influence on Catholic Social Teaching
Did you know how Vincentian Family members who set the stage and later advised Pope Leo XIII’s 1891 landmark statement of catholic social teaching “Rerum Novarum” (New Things)?
Ozanam: Who Was This Holy Man?
It is always a great joy for me to speak about the dear brother Antoine Frederic Ozanam, one of the founders of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
Encounter: “The Life and Legacy of Blessed Frederic Ozanam”
St. Vincent de Paul’s Ralph Middlecamp and Ray Sickinger on Catholic Faith Network Series “Encounter”
Frederic Ozanam on Almsgiving
In this presentation, Frederic Ozanam defends the tradition of almsgiving in the face of criticism from the Socialists of his day.
World Youth Day – From the Perspective of an Older Generation
“Youth are needed because of their boldness and audacity, even their imprudence. They provide us with new ideas and a new way of doing things that we had never imagined.” Frederic Ozanam
God’s Mercy is Eternal • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
It is important that we see in this primitive text of Ozanam the passion preserved throughout his life when defending his convictions.
Merry Christmas! • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
That bond, God that unites family in distance, comforts Frederic, gives him “strength and courage.” Did you wish family and friends a Merry Christmas?
Music and Evangelization • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Do we use music, as a means of evangelization, in our group, branch, parish, etc? Should we?