Louise de Marillac
Louise de Marillac: The “Gentle Power” of Liberation
St. Louise de Marillac prayed for “gentle power,” the ability to see Christ in all people and to use an infinite love for them to fulfill their needs.
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’s Trinitarian Faith
Louise’s spirituality was not some doctrine but involved clothing herself in the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
October 17: St. Louise Established Our Lady as the Mother of the Daughters of Charity
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.
St. Louise de Marillac: Prayer and Action
A look at Prayer and Action as seen in the life of St. Louise.
The Heart of Jesus in the Spirituality of St. Louise de Marillac
‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.’ was a Scripture verse that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
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.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 4 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.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 3 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.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 2 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.
St. Louise de Marillac: a committed woman (Part 1 of 5) (New series)
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.
Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.