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St. Louise de Marillac's Journey to Montmirail (video)

In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Sister Kara Davis, D.C. tells us about St. Louise’s journey to Montmirail and how we are invited to go and do likewise in our own way, today.

In Prayer With Saint Louise (presentation from Daughters of Charity International)

The spiritual life of Saint Louise is particularly characterized by her openness to the Holy Spirit.

Love, the Driving Force of St. Louise de Marillac's Life

Louise de Marillac and the early Daughters of Charity were motivated by the love that Christ crucified had for the poor.

St. Louise's Road to Humility, Step By Step

St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9) would struggle her entire life against an occasional tendency towards acting too hastily and passionately.

Epiphany or Manifestation of Jesus to All Nations. The Three Wise Men • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac

Saint Louise proposes to us in this meditation that we, when visiting a nativity scene, offer to Jesus alms instead of gold, fast instead of myrrh and prayer as incense.

Nativity Scene • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac

When visiting the nativity scenes, all the Vincentians are united, as in an "advent crown," by the same faith, waiting for the same graces of the Child born, bound by the mutual brother love and impelled by the same charism of service to the poor

Conversion During Advent • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac

In the Bible, when the prophets speak of conversion, they imply three moments: the first involves a change of mind, the second adds a change of will, and the third, a change of acting in practical life.

Listening and Respecting the Views of the Poor • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac

Louise de Marillac advises the Sisters at Nantes hospital to season food simply and prepare nourishing meals for seriously ill patients, emphasizing the importance of meeting the needs and preferences of the poor patients themselves. The reflection warns against imposing personal judgments on the poor and highlights the need for empathy and dialogue to truly understand their situation.

Street Children • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac

Louise de Marillac pleads with Saint Vincent de Paul to consider halting the intake of foundlings due to overwhelming debt and lack of resources, highlighting the dire conditions faced by caregivers and the moral obligation to provide what little they can. Her letter reflects the heartbreaking tension between compassion and survival in caring for society's most vulnerable.

Decent and Stable Work for All • A Reflection with Louise de Marillac

Louise de Marillac outlines a practical plan for providing meaningful work to the poor, ensuring their dignity and self-sufficiency through trades like weaving, shoemaking, and sewing. She emphasizes trusting in Divine Providence over immediate profit, knowing that long-term sustainability requires effort, organization, and faith.

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