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Can You Relate to These Thoughts of Frederic Ozanam
As we celebrate Blessed Frederic Ozanam’s feast day, can you relate to these quotes?
“Christianity is not about ideas but about deeds inspired by love.” -Blessed Frederic Ozanam
“Let us not talk so much about charity! Instead we ought to practice it and really help the poor!” -Blessed Frederic Ozanam
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18
If these quotes interest you
Here are suggestions for prayerful reflection and follow-up
- Pray this litany – some of the titles…
…Frederic Ozanam, advocate of the dignity of the human person, pray for us.
…Frederic Ozanam, pioneer of the social doctrine of the Church, pray for us.
… Frederic Ozanam, model for Catholic teachers and professors, pray for us.
…Frederic Ozanam, exemplar for authors and journalists, pray for us.
…Frederic Ozanam, mediator for Catholic lawyers, pray for us.
…Frederic Ozanam, lay missioner, pray for us.
…Frederic Ozanam, initiator of collaborative ministry, pray for us.
- Three minute video, The Legacy of Ozanam.
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