by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Stung by criticism of an atheist about the Church’s absence in the lives of the poor Frederick began a life-long journey of responding to that charge. The following post from Atheist Nexus provides something of a an update on current day perceptions of atheists...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2008 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Vincentian Historian, Dr Thomas McKenna, CM gives a public lecture at Trinity College Dublin: “Frederic Ozanam: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life.” He contrasted Ozanam’s ideas with a discussion of consumer culture and its impact on modern society....
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Who was Frederic – what did he do and say and what is his significance for today? FAMVIN.ORG has compiled a short list of links helpful in answering these questions. Who was Frederic? Vincentian Encyclopedia on Frederic Frederic Ozanam – Life brief...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2008 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The texts for liturgical celebrations of the September 9 celebration of the feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam can be found on the website of the Canadian Society of St. Vincent dePaul.