Download a printable Blessed Marta Wiecka Holy Card, and see a presentation on her life.
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Feast Day: St. Joan Antida Thouret – May 23
The beautiful story of St. Joan Antida Thouret and her Sisters still working today in 26 countries.
Blessed Rosalie Rendu: Heroine at the Bedside of Cholera Victims
Blessed Rosalie Rendu, D.C. was able to control her emotions and remain calm and unshakeable as she organized relief services for her “beloved poor” struck down by disease.
Homily: Making ourselves “radically available” to others (Video)
For your reflection, an insightful and interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying who has been involved with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for 20 years.
Mother’s Day with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
“Elizabeth Ann Seton was a mother in every respect, loving her own children, her extended family, her spiritual daughters, her students, and persons in need, with maternal care.”
Was St. Louise de Marillac the first feminist of France?
Watch as Father Bertrand Collignon of Paroisse Sainte-Louise-de-Marillac in Drancy, France, explains why according to him, St. Louise de Marillac is the first feminist of France! Also, watch a LIVE PRAYER VIGIL for the Feast of St. Louise tomorrow at 2:15PM Eastern.
St. Louise de Marillac: gifted mentor, energetic influencer
“In all of her teaching and with every fiber of her being, Louise de Marillac transmitted the flame that was alive in her, a love for humanity drawn from a love for Christ Incarnate.” – Sr. Élisabeth Charpy, D.C.
St. Louise and Vincentian Care of the Sick
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.
St. Vincent de Paul Responded to Situations of Misery Happening Around Him
St. Vincent tried to strike a balance between responding to some urgent need, carefully analyzing the situation, and waiting for signs from Providence.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam and the Cholera Epidemic of His Time
Looking at some of Frederic Ozanam’s experiences during the cholera pandemic of his time, we can draw many parallels with our situation today.