Louise de Marillac

St. Louise on the Infant Christ, and Mary His Mother

The contemplation of the intimate union of Mary with her son moved St. Louise to desire to attain profound union with her God.

St. Louise’s Devotion to the Immaculate Conception

Louise often spoke of the Immaculate Conception, prayed to Mary as the Immaculate Conception and instilled this devotion in her Sisters. Learn more in this SlideShare presentation.

Working for the Needy for Free and without Making Noise • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

"Oh, what a happiness, if, without offending God, the Company could be employed only in the service of those who are destitute in all things! To this end, this Company must never depart from nor change its poor manner of life. Thus, should Divine Providence provide...

Selfish or Individualistic • A Weekly Reflection with Louise

"My Most Honored Father, I cannot wait any longer to tell you of the state I was in during my little retreat. I believe God does not wish me to taste fully this sweetness for I have been distracted since yesterday by one of our sick who received Extreme Unction. She...
Do you know poor people? Christ?

Do you know poor people? Christ?

"The great tragedy of the church is not that rich Christians do not care about the poor but that rich Christians do not know the poor." — Shane Claiborne Paraphrasing Roman 10:14 How can we encounter Christ in the poor if we do not know them? Vincent certainly...

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