The notion of the Church in Saint Vincent Feel with the Church Saint Vincent, participating in the Tridentine Renewal, believed in the value of certain fundamental themes e. g. the Church as perfect society, visible, … Read More
New in the Library: “Letters of Frederic Ozanam”
Ozanam was the leading historical and literary critic in the neo-Catholic movement in France during the first half of the 19th century. He was more learned, more sincere, and more logical than Chateaubriand; and less … Read More
Saint Vincent and the Church in his time (1)
Many researchers make the mistake of isolating Saint Vincent from his time. A statue needs a niche. Saint Vincent needs the Church of his time or rather the Church and his time, otherwise understanding him … Read More
The historical context of the Founders: an introduction
Like every other human being, Saint Vincent was born into a particular society and a specific political context. He was marked by the setting of his childhood, his youth and his adulthood, and we must … Read More
The Life of Vincent de Paul (Abelly): Book I, Chapter XIII
Different Works of Piety that Monsieur Vincent Was Involved with After His Return to the de Gondi Household True charity is never content to sit idly by. Once it possesses one’s heart perfectly, it is … Read More
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 03
Early residence in Paris — MM. Ampère and Chateaubriand — Letters. Frederic was eighteen on April 23rd, 1831. Late in October, or early in November of the same year, he left his home to study … Read More
New in the Library: “A Pilgrimage to the Land of the Cid” (Frédéric Ozanam)
Frederic Ozanam (1813-1853), is the author of “A Pilgrimage to the Land of the Cid,” his charming little narrative of a tour through Spain. It is the product of a man failing in health, but … Read More
Marian Spirituality and the Vincentian Charism
Introduction I felt it would be good to center our work on two essential elements that make up the two parts of this presentation. What are the inspirational sources of Marian Spirituality within the Vincentian … Read More
Frederic Ozanam meets Rosalie Rendu: From Conference of History to Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Conference of History, the student movement founded by Ozanam and his friends under the protection of Emmanuel Bailly, for the defence of the faith, had among its objectives to provide spiritual nourishment for young … Read More
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 02
Lawyer’s office — Plans for future writing — Literacy occupations. Frederic Ozanam left college at sixteen or seventeen as Bachelor of Letters, and, by his father’s desire, entered as clerk in the study of M. … Read More