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St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 5 of 5)
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
A late 19th-century artist, James Tissot, graphically posed a question for us. In his depiction of the Ascension, he asks, “Why do you stand looking up into heaven? (Act 1:11)
Father Giuseppe Morosini, CM (1913-1944) played a significant role in history through his courageous actions during World War II.
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.
In 1610, Vincent lived in the Rue de Seine in Paris, and was one of several Chaplain-Almoners to Queen Marguérite de Valois, the first wife of Henry of Navarre (Henry IV of France).
Some words that come to mind to describe our experience of the assembly: enlivening, challenging, engaging, hospitable, surprising, interesting, fulfilling, energizing, necessary, healing, messy, faithful, providential, joyful, prayerful, synodal.
Louise de Marillac, awakened by her faith in a God who takes the side of the poor, sees the person in distress and takes action.