This month, on May 9, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Louise de Marillac. A presentation takes a look at her experiences of caring for the sick and dying in France. In her letters we can see many parallels with our situation today.
Louise de Marillac
St. Louise on the Infant Christ, and Mary His Mother
by Famvin Media Resources | December 31, 2017 | Formation | 0 Comments
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
by Famvin Media Resources | December 8, 2017 | Formation | 0 Comments
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
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | December 1, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Selfish or Individualistic • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | November 17, 2017 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
St. Louise de Marillac and the Heart of Jesus
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 22, 2020 | Formation
See a presentation on the focus on the Heart of Jesus in the spirituality of St. Louise.
March 11: Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 8, 2020 | Formation
St. Louise de Marillac died in 1660, yet she wasn’t canonized until 1934. Here is a very brief presentation about her canonization.
eBook: Louise de Marillac, a Spiritual Woman
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
VinFormation, the site dedicated to VIncentian charism formation resources, offers a new eBook – Louise de Marillac, A Spiritual Woman
Louise as Spirit-filled evangelizer
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2014 | Daughters of Charity
Sister María Ángeles Infante, DC Pope Francis dedicated the last chapter of his Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, to spirit-filled evangelizers…. I have come to realize that what is being presented there was fully accomplished by Louise de Marillac.
Sacred Heart – Spirituality of Vincent and Louise
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2014 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“For Vincent, the heart of Jesus was the source of missionary zeal. For Louise, it was the font of a burning charity that was both affective and effective.”
From the Archives – Louise’s Pentecost writings
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Louise’s first letter to Vincent references Pentecost
Do you know poor people? Christ?
by John Freund, CM | May 23, 2014 | Formation
"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...
Vinnie and Louise – Saints as presented by Busted Halo
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Saints of Our Lives is Team Busted Halo acting out the lives of the saints in soap opera fashion for your educational and entertainment pleasure. In our first episode of Saints of Our Lives, we dramatize the lives ofSt. Vincent De Paul and Louise De Marillac. Listen ...
Tell me what you pray for – I will tell you who you are.
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Formation
What did Louise pray for? Who do we pray for? What does this say about us?
Journey with Louise from turmoil to Pentecost
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Perhaps you have been there. In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor more fully, but could not see clearly where God was leading her. As she prayed during Mass on Pentecost,...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Mothers
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers resources that celebrate Vincentian mothers spanning 3 centuries