by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Ralph Middlecamp, the keynote presenter at the opening of the Vincentian Family Gathering, concluded his presentation based on Frederic’s letters with a series of reflection questions such as the following Do we have conversations about the big issues...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
In their own words …. Listen to Frederic Ozanam as he tell his brother, a priest, to get out of his rectory and go to the “outskirts”… “The priests must give up their little bourgeois parishes: their flocks are an elite in the midst of a vast...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Celebrating 200 years of a visionary: Frederic Ozanam. A man who at age 20 wanted to put his faith into action. A man who created an international organization committed to assisting those in need and working for social justice. in more than 140 countries. Husband,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Blessed Frederic and his mentor Blessed Rosalie share September 9 in a special way. It is his feast day and her birthday (1786) In celebration of her birth day and their intertwined lives, we offer this presentation about Bl. Rosalie Rendu, Bl. Frederic Ozanam, and...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Six months before Frederic Ozanam died on September 8, 1853 he wrote his final testament. FamVin has obtained, and translated a Powerpoint presentation from Peru of key elements of the final wishes. It is a moving experience to experience his thoughts via this...
