The Bonds of Charity (Hymn to Frédéric Ozanam)

Turn up the volume.

This new hymn to Blessed Frédéric Ozanam brings a traditional hymn structure into a very different musical world: energetic, funky, rhythmic, and created with younger listeners in mind. But beneath the beat is a deeply Vincentian challenge—the same one that shaped Ozanam’s life: do not walk past suffering. Draw near. Recognize Christ. Turn faith into service.

As we approach his feast day on September 9, listen not only to the music, but also to the invitation running through its chorus: “Go forth in love, the servant’s way.” It is more than a tribute to Ozanam. It is a call to continue what he began.