Chapter XXV: Brittany — England — The work of publication Brittany — “The Fioretti of St. Francis” — “The 5th Century” — Sceaux — London and Dieppe. 1850-51. Ozanam’s frail physical constitution had not entirely … Read More
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Chapter XXIV: The Italian Franciscan poets. Christian civilization in the 5th century Assissi, St. Francis — Jacopone de Todi — The Franks — Moral triumph The gloom of France during the years 1848-5o could not … Read More
Ozanam, the poet
In April 2013, Year of Faith, the 200th anniversary was observed of the birth in France of Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Aspects of his short life of 40 years were recalled but possibly overlooked – the … Read More
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Chapter XXIII: Belief an toleration Ernest Havet — Protestants —”L’Univers” — Complaint and pardon Ozanam was above all and beyond all a man of great faith. J. J. Ampère says of him: “What Ozanam placed … Read More
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Chapter XXII: “The New Era” “To good People” — Destitution, causes and remedies — The Republic — Reaction and division — T&e end of The New Era 1848-49. While the Society of St. Vincent de … Read More
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Chapter XXI: The June Revolution The New Era (L’Ére Nouvelle) — The days of blood — Archbishop Affre 1848. Pere Lacordaire relates in his Memoirs that his mind was in a state of great perplexity … Read More
Life of St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the Mission and of the Sisters of Charity (05 – End)
Book Fifth OF THE VIRTUES, THE MISSIONS, AND THE VENERATION OF ST. VINCENT OF PAUL. IT has been remarked at all times, that the saint whose history I continue, gave himself up most willingly to … Read More
Monsieur Vincent: the man and… A man of balance
While he was alive, Monsieur Vincent never let himself be manipulated. Even today, he escapes any attempts to limit him. It is impossible to enclose him in one position or another. He is not conservative … Read More
Life of St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the Mission and of the Sisters of Charity (04)
Book Fourth CORNELIUS JANSSEN, so well known by the name of Jansentus, after having completed his humanities in Holland, studied theology under Jacques Janson, a man very much attached to his own opinions, and who … Read More
Life of St. Vincent de Paul, founder of the Congregation of the Mission and of the Sisters of Charity (03)
Book Third Although Vincent of Paul has hitherto afforded us proofs of a virtue the most exact, and a charity the most extensive, we must acknowledge that his career, in his advanced, age, is yet … Read More