23/04/2024
тШШя╕П"*I WOULD LIKE TO EMBRACE THE WHOLE WORLD IN A NETWORK OF CHARITY"*
by BL.Frederic Ozanam.ЁЯМ╖
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On 23rd April we celebrate the 211th birthday of *Blessed Frederic Ozanam*, the *founder of Society of St. Vincent de Paul* and the holy genius who clothed the poor with the snow of sanctified.
*Blessed Frederic Ozanam* was born in Milan, Italy in 23rd April 1813 and was a man of deep faith and unwavering compassion. He was a 20 year old university student, when he was challenged by another student to put action to his words about his catholic faith.He founded with fellow students the *Conference of Charity*,later known as the *Society of St. Vincent de Paul*
He was a man who convinced of the inestimable worth of each human being. Frederic served the poor of paris well, and drew others into serving the poor of the world.
Let's remember his words of wisdom. *"Let's do without hesitation whatever lies in our hands.."The poor person is a unique person of God's fashioning with an inalienable right to respect.."Charity is the samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveller who has been attacked. It is justice role to prevent the attack.*
In these days by realising the greatness of his words and wisdom, May I request each and every vincentians to do more creative work in every conference Area councils and central councils and try to strengthen our society. Hoping for everyone's co-operation.
On this special occassion let's pray to God ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗Oh, God, who filled the hearts of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and his companions with a love of the poor and inspired them to found a society for the relief of the needs of the suffering, bless the work of Christian charity. If it is Your will that the church should
honour Frederic as a saint, we ask You to show by miracles how pleasing he was in Your sight. Through christ our Lord Amen.ЁЯЩПЁЯП╗.
I wish all of you a wonderful *birthday of Blessed Frederic ozanam, the founder of our Society*.тШШя╕П
May God bless you all.
Let's try to do pious deeds by rejoicing in the memory of that holy father throughout this week.ЁЯМ╖
S.Jude Z R Mangalraj.
Servant Leader.
The National Council of India.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
