On 23 September 1600 a young man knelt before an old bishop at Chateau l’Evêque; he was being ordained to the priesthood. He was no more than 20 years of age, and his name was … Read More
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton as Educator
As we celebrate Catholic School Week, it is interesting to go back in time and wonder, “What exactly was Saint Elizabeth Seton’s first school like? How was it organized? What textbooks were used? What about … Read More
Saint Vincent in the Service of Priests
The character of the priest is a participation in the priesthood of the Son of God. He gives them the power to offer the sacrifice of his Body, and to give it as food for … Read More
The Faith of Saint Louise in light of an Individualistic Society
The title of this presentation is the faith of Saint Louise in light of an individualistic society. This title does not refer to the society in which Louise lived nor does it refer to our … Read More
The Frederic Ozanam Story
Foreword The “Frederic Ozanam Story” was put together originally as an introductory talk, to be delivered to the meeting of Presidents of Councils and Conferences Comprising the South/Eastern Region, on the occasion of their meeting … Read More
A Humble and Impassioned Witness to the Gospel
A Piedmontese priest of the 19th century was accustomed to say: “In Turin there are four saints: Don Bosco, Cottolengo, Don Cafasso, and Fr. Durando.” The last one mentioned is the least known, and has … Read More
Three Invitations of Blessed Fr. Marcantonio Durando to the Vincentian Family
1. An invitation to revive the spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul Fr. Marcantonio Durando, CM, was always “fascinated” by the spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul. Thanks to the presence of the Signori della … Read More
Prayers for the St. Vincent de Paul Society
Open my eyes Open my eyes that I may see the deepest needs of men, women and children Move my hands that they may feed the hungry; Touch my heart that it may bring warmth … Read More
Ozanam in his correspondence (Monsignor Baunard) 32 (End)
Appendix The gloom of France during the years 1848-5o could not obliterate in Ozanam’s mind the memory of Italy in the spring of 1847. The vision above all of Assissi, less dazzling, less bewildering than … Read More
Ozanam in his correspondence (Monsignor Baunard) 31
Chapter XXX: Epilogue — His literary and charitable legacy Testimony to the deceased — Literary work — Charitable work — Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam had written in his will: “Do not allow … Read More