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Faced with potential difficulties in obtaining Church approval of the Daughters of Charity, St. Louise undertakes a pilgrimage to Chartres to ask for the help of Our Lady.
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Are You Mentoring?
In listening to the hopes of others, walking at their pace, mentors are simply “paying forward” the blessing they had received.
The Mystical Journey of Louise de Marillac
Benito Martínez Betanzos, CM reflects on the mysticism of Saint Louise.
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. Louise de Marillac and the Heart of Jesus
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
St. Louise de Marillac died in 1660, yet she wasn’t canonized until 1934. Here is a very brief presentation about her canonization.
Sts. Vincent and Louise: Brought Together According to God’s Plan
On that day in May of 1629, neither Vincent nor Louise was aware of just how far that journey of service leadership would take her nor of its ramifications for the Church and for the service of generations of persons in need.
St. Louise de Marillac: Her Life As Parable
What lessons can be learned by observing key points in the life of St. Louise de Marillac? SlideShare presentation with Bible references.
St. Louise de Marillac: Organizational Genius
St. Louise de Marillac was a pioneer social worker, educator, and advocate. Her projects were implemented according to surprisingly modern standards of care and were the basis for other developments in their respective fields.
St. Louise de Marillac: a theology of tenderness
The greatness of Louise de Marillac can never be understood until this false image of a timid, dour, drab and cheerless woman has been put aside…