In the gospel today Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me, you can do nothing.” This is a reminder to us this week that God is the source of everything that we have and are. We take the love He gives to us and we go out in humility but with great passion to serve those most in need. Through our prayer life, meditation on scripture, and in particular, participation in the Eucharist, we are nourished that we might bear much fruit ministering to those most in need.
Frederic Ozanam was born on April 23, 1813, in Milan, Italy. On April 23, 1833, Frederic and six companions founded the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Also, St. Vincent de Paul was born on April 24, 1581. Our Society celebrates the last Sunday of April as Ozanam Sunday. To learn more about the St. Vincent de Paul society, please contact Jenn Molner.