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Welcoming the Lord Jesus with expectant faith and humility
"While human praise does not tempt the Lord, people are often ruffled
and nearly entranced by human praise and honors in the church. Peter
was afraid on the sea, terrified by the great force of the storm.
Indeed, who does not fear that voice: 'Those who say you are happy
place you in error and disturb the path of your feet' (Isaiah 3:12
Vulgate translation)? And since the soul struggles against the desire
for human praise, it is good for it to turn to prayer and petition
amid such danger, lest one who is charmed by praise be overcome by
criticism and reproach. Let Peter, about to sink in the waves, cry out
and say, 'Lord, save me!' The Lord reached out his hand. He chided
Peter, saying, 'O man of little faith, why did you doubt?' - that is,
why did you not, gazing straight at the Lord as you approached, pride
yourself only in him? Nevertheless he snatched Peter from the waves
and did not allow him who was declaring his weakness and asking the
Lord for help to perish." (excerpt from SERMON 75:10), by Augustine of
Hippo, 354-430 A.D.
<<>><<>><<>>
9 September – Blessed Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam
(1813–1853)
“Servant to the Poor” Married layman, Literary scholar, Lawyer,
Journalist, Professor of Law and of Foreign Literature, Apostle of
Charity, Writer and Equal Rights Advocate, Doctor of Letters with a
thesis on Dante that then formed the basis of Ozanam’s best-known
books. His writings and teaching always revolved around the benefits
to individuals and society of Christianity. Born on 23 April 1813 in
Milan, Italy and Died on 8 September 1853 in Marseilles,
Bouches-du-Rhône, France of natural causes, aged just 40. He founded,
with colleagues, the Conference of Charity, later known as the Society
of Saint Vincent de Paul. He was Beatified by St Pope John Paul II in
the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris in 1997. Patronages – the St
Vincent de Paul Society, Politicians, Economists, Social Workers,
Teachers, Journalists, Criminologists, Anthropologists, Historians,
Geographers.
Antoine Frédéric Ozanam (commonly called Frédéric) was born on 23
April 1813 in Milan, Italy, the son of Jean-Antoine François Ozanam,
doctor in medicine and Marie Nantas, daughter of a shopkeeper. Two
years later, the Ozanam family moved back to their home town of Lyon,
France. Frédéric was the fifth of 14 children, only four of whom
survived. In his youth, Frédéric experienced doubt regarding the
Catholic faith, during which he was strongly assisted by one of his
teachers at the Collège de Lyon, the priest Abbé Noirot.
Ozanam received the degrees of Bachelor of Laws in 1834, Bachelor of
Arts in 1835 and Doctor of Laws in 1836. His father, who had wanted
him to study law, died on 12 May 1837. Although he preferred
literature, Frédéric worked in the legal profession in order to
support his mother and was admitted to the Bar in Lyon in 1837. At the
same time, he also pursued his personal interest and in 1839 he
obtained the degree of Doctor of Letters with a thesis on Dante that
influenced many of his writings. A year later he was appointed to a
professorship of commercial law at Lyon and in 1840, at the age of 27,
assistant professor of foreign literature at the Sorbonne. His
lectures were popular and focused on Christianity as the primary
factor in the growth of European civilisation, unlike most of his
colleagues, who shared in the predominantly anti-Christian climate of
the time.
In June 1841, he married Amélie Soulacroix, daughter of the rector of
the University of Lyon and the couple travelled to Italy for their
honeymoon. They had a daughter, Marie.
Ozanam was described as ” … a man of great faith. He valued
friendships and defended his friends no matter what the cost. He was
attentive to details, perhaps to the extreme. … He showed a great
tenderness when dealing with his family. … He had a great reverence
for his parents and revealed his ability to sacrifice his career and
his profession in order to please them.”
Upon the death in 1844 of Claude Charles Fauriel, Ozanam succeeded to
the full professorship of foreign literature at the Sorbonne. The
remainder of his short life was extremely busy, attending to his
duties as a professor, his extensive literary activities and visiting
the poor.
While still a student, Frédéric Ozanam and his friends led a
discussion group called a “Society of Good Studies.” At one meeting
during a heated debate, one voice issued the challenge, “What is your
church doing now? What is the church doing for the poor of Paris? Show
us your works and we will believe you!” From this, Frédéric created a
group called the “Conference of Charity,” composed of pious friends,
who joined works to their words. The first meeting took place on 23
April1833 near the Saint-Sulpice Church, chaired by Emmanuel Bailly
who became the group’s mentor. The Conference was placed under the
patronage of Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), Apostle of Charity.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul grew rapidly and focused on two
areas – visiting the poor families of Paris and nurturing the
spiritual life of its members.
In his final years, Frederic oversaw the expansion of the society to
Italy and then additional countries. He pioneered a newspaper, The New
Era, dedicated to securing justice for the poor and the working
classes. Referring to the poor man as “the nation’s priest,” Frederick
said that the hunger and sweat of the poor formed a sacrifice that
could redeem the people’s humanity.
Frédéric’s naturally weak constitution fell prey to consumption, which
he hoped to cure by visiting Italy but on his return to France, he
died in Marseille on 8 September 1853 at the age of 40 of
Tuberculosis. At that time, the St Vincent de Paul Society was active
in 29 countries. Frédéric Ozanam was buried in the crypt of the church
of St Joseph des Carmes at the Institut Catholique in Paris.
In 2013, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul celebrated the
bicentennial of the birth of Frédéric Ozanam and its 180 years of
existence. Despite the difficulties of practising faith in some
countries, the Society and its members remain faithful to the spirit
and ideals originally inspired by Frédéric Ozanam – Go towards the
poor, go and meet them in their homes, in respect and brotherhood.
In 1925, the Diocese of Paris opened the procedure for Canonisation of
Frédéric Ozanam. In February 1926, an 18-month old Brazilian boy
experienced a miraculous cure from a dangerous form of diphtheria. On
22 June 1995, after a lengthy enquiry, this was officially recognised
as a miracle through the intercession of Frédéric Ozanam. The 2nd
stage was passed on 22 August 1997 with the Beatification of Frédéric
Ozanam by St Pope John Paul II. His cause for Canonisation continues.
https://anastpaul.com/2019/09/09
Quote/s of the Day – 9 September – The Memorial of Blessed Frédéric
Ozanam (1813–1853)
“The best way to economize time,
is to ‘lose’ half-an-hour each day,
attending Holy Mass.”
“It is our vocation to set people’s hearts ablaze,
to do what the Son of God did,
who came to light a fire on earth
in order to set it ablaze with His love.”
“I am now completely convinced,
that when one does a deed of charity,
one need not worry about
where the money will come from,
it will always come!”
--Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
“I would like to embrace
the whole world
in a network of charity.”
“In my life
I want to become better
and do a little good”
--Blessed Frédéric Ozanam (1813–1853)
“Servant to the Poor”
<><><><>
“We need to find God
and He cannot be found
in noise and restlessness.
God is the friend of silence.
See how nature –
trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence;
see the stars, the moon and the sun,
how they move in silence…
We need silence to be able to touch souls.”
--St Mother Teresa
"While human praise does not tempt the Lord, people are often ruffled
and nearly entranced by human praise and honors in the church. Peter
was afraid on the sea, terrified by the great force of the storm.
Indeed, who does not fear that voice: 'Those who say you are happy
place you in error and disturb the path of your feet' (Isaiah 3:12
Vulgate translation)? And since the soul struggles against the desire
for human praise, it is good for it to turn to prayer and petition
amid such danger, lest one who is charmed by praise be overcome by
criticism and reproach. Let Peter, about to sink in the waves, cry out
and say, 'Lord, save me!' The Lord reached out his hand. He chided
Peter, saying, 'O man of little faith, why did you doubt?' - that is,
why did you not, gazing straight at the Lord as you approached, pride
yourself only in him? Nevertheless he snatched Peter from the waves
and did not allow him who was declaring his weakness and asking the
Lord for help to perish." (excerpt from SERMON 75:10), by Augustine of
Hippo, 354-430 A.D.
<<>><<>><<>>
9 September – Blessed Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam
(1813–1853)
“Servant to the Poor” Married layman, Literary scholar, Lawyer,
Journalist, Professor of Law and of Foreign Literature, Apostle of
Charity, Writer and Equal Rights Advocate, Doctor of Letters with a
thesis on Dante that then formed the basis of Ozanam’s best-known
books. His writings and teaching always revolved around the benefits
to individuals and society of Christianity. Born on 23 April 1813 in
Milan, Italy and Died on 8 September 1853 in Marseilles,
Bouches-du-Rhône, France of natural causes, aged just 40. He founded,
with colleagues, the Conference of Charity, later known as the Society
of Saint Vincent de Paul. He was Beatified by St Pope John Paul II in
the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris in 1997. Patronages – the St
Vincent de Paul Society, Politicians, Economists, Social Workers,
Teachers, Journalists, Criminologists, Anthropologists, Historians,
Geographers.
Antoine Frédéric Ozanam (commonly called Frédéric) was born on 23
April 1813 in Milan, Italy, the son of Jean-Antoine François Ozanam,
doctor in medicine and Marie Nantas, daughter of a shopkeeper. Two
years later, the Ozanam family moved back to their home town of Lyon,
France. Frédéric was the fifth of 14 children, only four of whom
survived. In his youth, Frédéric experienced doubt regarding the
Catholic faith, during which he was strongly assisted by one of his
teachers at the Collège de Lyon, the priest Abbé Noirot.
Ozanam received the degrees of Bachelor of Laws in 1834, Bachelor of
Arts in 1835 and Doctor of Laws in 1836. His father, who had wanted
him to study law, died on 12 May 1837. Although he preferred
literature, Frédéric worked in the legal profession in order to
support his mother and was admitted to the Bar in Lyon in 1837. At the
same time, he also pursued his personal interest and in 1839 he
obtained the degree of Doctor of Letters with a thesis on Dante that
influenced many of his writings. A year later he was appointed to a
professorship of commercial law at Lyon and in 1840, at the age of 27,
assistant professor of foreign literature at the Sorbonne. His
lectures were popular and focused on Christianity as the primary
factor in the growth of European civilisation, unlike most of his
colleagues, who shared in the predominantly anti-Christian climate of
the time.
In June 1841, he married Amélie Soulacroix, daughter of the rector of
the University of Lyon and the couple travelled to Italy for their
honeymoon. They had a daughter, Marie.
Ozanam was described as ” … a man of great faith. He valued
friendships and defended his friends no matter what the cost. He was
attentive to details, perhaps to the extreme. … He showed a great
tenderness when dealing with his family. … He had a great reverence
for his parents and revealed his ability to sacrifice his career and
his profession in order to please them.”
Upon the death in 1844 of Claude Charles Fauriel, Ozanam succeeded to
the full professorship of foreign literature at the Sorbonne. The
remainder of his short life was extremely busy, attending to his
duties as a professor, his extensive literary activities and visiting
the poor.
While still a student, Frédéric Ozanam and his friends led a
discussion group called a “Society of Good Studies.” At one meeting
during a heated debate, one voice issued the challenge, “What is your
church doing now? What is the church doing for the poor of Paris? Show
us your works and we will believe you!” From this, Frédéric created a
group called the “Conference of Charity,” composed of pious friends,
who joined works to their words. The first meeting took place on 23
April1833 near the Saint-Sulpice Church, chaired by Emmanuel Bailly
who became the group’s mentor. The Conference was placed under the
patronage of Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), Apostle of Charity.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul grew rapidly and focused on two
areas – visiting the poor families of Paris and nurturing the
spiritual life of its members.
In his final years, Frederic oversaw the expansion of the society to
Italy and then additional countries. He pioneered a newspaper, The New
Era, dedicated to securing justice for the poor and the working
classes. Referring to the poor man as “the nation’s priest,” Frederick
said that the hunger and sweat of the poor formed a sacrifice that
could redeem the people’s humanity.
Frédéric’s naturally weak constitution fell prey to consumption, which
he hoped to cure by visiting Italy but on his return to France, he
died in Marseille on 8 September 1853 at the age of 40 of
Tuberculosis. At that time, the St Vincent de Paul Society was active
in 29 countries. Frédéric Ozanam was buried in the crypt of the church
of St Joseph des Carmes at the Institut Catholique in Paris.
In 2013, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul celebrated the
bicentennial of the birth of Frédéric Ozanam and its 180 years of
existence. Despite the difficulties of practising faith in some
countries, the Society and its members remain faithful to the spirit
and ideals originally inspired by Frédéric Ozanam – Go towards the
poor, go and meet them in their homes, in respect and brotherhood.
In 1925, the Diocese of Paris opened the procedure for Canonisation of
Frédéric Ozanam. In February 1926, an 18-month old Brazilian boy
experienced a miraculous cure from a dangerous form of diphtheria. On
22 June 1995, after a lengthy enquiry, this was officially recognised
as a miracle through the intercession of Frédéric Ozanam. The 2nd
stage was passed on 22 August 1997 with the Beatification of Frédéric
Ozanam by St Pope John Paul II. His cause for Canonisation continues.
https://anastpaul.com/2019/09/09
Quote/s of the Day – 9 September – The Memorial of Blessed Frédéric
Ozanam (1813–1853)
“The best way to economize time,
is to ‘lose’ half-an-hour each day,
attending Holy Mass.”
“It is our vocation to set people’s hearts ablaze,
to do what the Son of God did,
who came to light a fire on earth
in order to set it ablaze with His love.”
“I am now completely convinced,
that when one does a deed of charity,
one need not worry about
where the money will come from,
it will always come!”
--Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
“I would like to embrace
the whole world
in a network of charity.”
“In my life
I want to become better
and do a little good”
--Blessed Frédéric Ozanam (1813–1853)
“Servant to the Poor”
<><><><>
“We need to find God
and He cannot be found
in noise and restlessness.
God is the friend of silence.
See how nature –
trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence;
see the stars, the moon and the sun,
how they move in silence…
We need silence to be able to touch souls.”
--St Mother Teresa
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