The time a Daughter of Charity, Sr. Rosalie Rendu, stopped the fighting in the streets of Paris during the French Revolution.
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The time a Daughter of Charity, Sr. Rosalie Rendu, stopped the fighting in the streets of Paris during the French Revolution.
Why did Jesus tell them not to tell anyone? Was it possible he realized that at that point, they would jump to wrong conclusions?
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Long-term solutions take time… but are worth working for!
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Everyone wants structural change. Do we pray for it?
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St. Vincent and Saint Louise were keenly aware of a two-tiered society in their day
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