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Let everyone answer! In principle, the experience of the fellow members show that the answer is rather positive « Vincentians are called to be saints! » (Rule, § 2.2.)
The Church has recognised the holiness of one of our founders, Frédéric Ozanam (1813-1853). This holiness did not become apparent through spectacular or heroic actions. « Fred » – as his wife Amelie used to call him – grew up in holiness on a daily basis, fulfilling his simple state duty: - in his personal life (husband and father, responsible and committed citizen). - in his professional life (teacher in the Sorbonne) - in his charitable life (as a Vincentian) |