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Justice is a fixed star which human societies try to follow from their uncertain orbits. It can be seen from different points of view, but justice itself remains unchanged. Frederic Ozanam had a vision of … Read More

Chapter 5: Frederic Ozanam lives today People do not simply die without leaving behind some trace of their existence. The work of Frederic Ozanam continues to live and in fact, his followers, the members of … Read More

Chapter 4: Frederic Ozanam and the Church Historical evolution of the laity in the Church Until the middle of the twentieth century, the Church had designated the theme of the laity as something that was … Read More

Chapter 3: Frederic Ozanam and his political commitment From legitimacy to democracy Throughout his life Frederic Ozanam was involved in the politics of his era and expressed his position with regard to specific problems (often … Read More

Chapter 2: Frederic Ozanam and his social commitment The struggle for social justice Through his life and work Frederic Ozanam revealed that the social question cannot be limited to the economic order. Rather it is … Read More

Chapter 1: Some biographical traits of Frederic Ozanam A Great Personality of the Nineteenth Century Frederic Ozanam has become an emblematic figure for various reasons: the influence that he had over the Catholic students of … Read More

Presentation by: José Ramon Diaz-Torremocha Jesus said to them again: Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you (John 20:21). During the Church’s lengthy and fruitful history of service … Read More

Chapter 6 – A Model for Today In the on-going need for the Church to address the question of modernity and adaptation to a culture while yet confronting it with Gospel values, are there any … Read More

Chapter 5 – Crises and Decisions in Implementing the Vision As Ozanam attempted to respond to the Providential unfolding of his life’s work of being an apostle of the Church in a modern world, he … Read More

Chapter 4 – The Emergence of Ozanam’s Vision: Being Christian in a Modern World When he was barely eighteen years old, Ozanam began what was to become his life’s task -that of being an apologist … Read More