“As has been made evident, ‘extreme sensitivity’ was Sister Rosalie’s dominant characteristic. It was the source of her great compassion for all who suffered. It meant, also, that she was personally affected by the tragedies around her. She grieved for the sick, the dying, and the disconsolate survivors of the epidemic. Nevertheless, she was able to control her emotions and remain calm and unshakeable as she organized relief services…”

From the book Sister Rosalie Rendu: A Daughter of Charity On Fire with Love for the Poor by Sr. Louise Sullivan, D.C.

Feast Day: February 7