by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“What is your Church doing now for those who are poor?” Frederic Ozanam and the Society of St. Vincent dePaul has been answering that question for almost 200 years. Mark Gordon, in an article found on Aleteia, writes forcefully about how the Vincent dePaul Society of...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The VinFormation project of FamVin has posted a series of resources for the Feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam (Sept. 9) Click here for a list of formation resources on Blessed Frederic Ozanam. There are links to PowerPoint presentations (especially on Frederic Finding the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2014 | Justice and Peace
In “Pioneer and Prophet: Frédéric Ozanam’s Influence on Modern Catholic Social Theory” Dr. Thomas O’Brien writes “…this article is going to focus on two facets of Ozanam’s thought that will either directly influence, or indirectly prefigure seismic shifts in the way...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Memories of a Saint Ron Ramson CM – Not many people can say that they have met a saint. For those who have, the experience profoundly impacts their lives. Fr. Ronald Ramson, C.M. is among the few who have talked to, prayed with, and served alongside a real saint...
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Frederic Ozanam Stories collected by Sr. Claire Sweeney D.C. found on the website of the Vincentian Partnership for Social Justice. Monthly installments of his story in preparation for the celebration of the 200th. Frederic Ozanam Early Childhood A New Boy at the...