Letters of Louise – “Relics of her spirit”

“(Louise’ de Marillac’s) letters were considered “relics of her spirit” [1] because “something” invisible was hidden in those small pieces of paper, something that could be utilized and yet at the same time had to be carefully and lovingly preserved so that it could maintain its value for many centuries. “Something” invisible pulsated in the material of the paper and transformed the written words into pearls of precious wisdom.” … “It was not until 1845, one hundred eighty-five years after the death of the Founder, that this precious wealth was complied so that it could be utilized by everyone.”

Sister Carmen Urrizburu, DC, recounts how these relics were almost lost and the subsequent realization of their significance. Famvin is proud to present this English translation of an article that recently appeared in Anales, volume 199, #3, May-June, 2011

• 1 Introduction
• 2 The letters, a treasure that was slowly discovered
  • 2.1 The letters have been preserved
  • 2.2 The Notebook of Marguerite Chétif
  • 2.3 Finally this precious treasure is found and gathered together
  • 2.4 An image of your mother as she presented herself in her writings
  • 2.5 The Recueils of Sister Marie de Geoffre de Chabrignac
  • 2.6 What should be sought here is the perfume of humility and the delight of simplicity
  • 2.7 The attractive personality of your holy mother emerges from the shadows
  • 2.8 The 350th anniversary of the birth of the Company
  • 2.9 By way of synthesis
• 3 References: