In this presentation, see how St. Louise’s faith introduced her to each one of the Divine Persons.
Louise de Marillac
St. Louise de Marillac Video
by Famvin Media Resources | May 23, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
For the next few moments, reflect on this video from the Daughters of Charity International.
The Commitment, Courage, and Stamina of St. Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | May 21, 2021 | Formation | 1 Comment
A presentation about the numerous ministries or works which St. Louise planned, executed, and developed.
St. Louise de Marillac’s Gift to the Church
by Famvin Media Resources | May 16, 2021 | Formation | 1 Comment
In this video Sr. Louise Sullivan, DC, explains that it took two special personalities– Louise de Marillac’s, and Vincent de Paul’s– to lead the Church forward in a recognition of its obligations to those in need.
Learning From St. Louise During Her Mature Years
by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
St. Louise had an appreciation of rationality balanced with compassion, judgment tempered with mercy, theory based on life experience, and justice blended with gentleness.
AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 12, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The sixth in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.
AIC Training Video Series for Feast of Saint Louise, Part 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 6, 2021 | Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The fifth in a series of videos offered by the AIC International Training Team to mark the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac.
Forgiveness, Always In Community • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | May 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“I must tell you about another practice which our Most Honored Father strongly recommended to us at the last conference his Charity gave us. He told us that, as soon as we see that we have offended one or several of our sisters, we should immediately kneel and ask...
Celebrating Mother’s Day With St. Elizabeth and St. Louise
by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2017 | Formation
St. Elizabeth and St. Louise are women who knew... the happiness and struggles of marriage, the joys and concerns of motherhood, the challenges of parenting alone... and the love of a generous God in whose Providence they put all their trust. Read more in the...
Love Was the Driving Force of St. Louise de Marillac’s Life
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2017 | Formation
"Anxiety over her son was the last major obstacle to the tranquility she needed to begin the Company. By 1633, she could devote herself to the spiritual formation of the Daughters and to foster the love they had for each other, which in turn was to be motivated by the...
Generosity, A Vincentian Virtue • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | May 5, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"I will truly desire [your heart] once it returns to God and demonstrates to Him that it only wants what He wants and when it examines the future in order to carry out acts of valor and generosity." (LDM, l. 152). "You are generous enough to bear this burden and to...
May 9: Feast of St. Louise de Marillac
by Famvin Media Resources | May 5, 2017 | Formation
As St. Louise’s feast day approaches, we would like to highlight a series of three videos in which Sr. Louise Sullivan, DC talks with Sr. Elisabeth Charpy, DC about St. Louise’s life and works.
Moved to Correct our Defects • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 28, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"It is not enough to have a mind enlightened by the consciousness of our faults. Our wills must also be moved to correct them. In the first case we purify our conscience, while in the second we embellish and adorn it for the reception of our Jesus." (A 45bis). Louise...
Trust Between People • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"You have too great a love of holy poverty and too much confidence in God to do that. These are the two pillars of the Company of the Daughters of Charity. [...] I do not know if I am mistaken, but I believe that Our Lord always desires more confidence than prudence...
Death and Resurrection • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 13, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“On Easter Sunday, my meditation was on my desire to rise with Our Lord. Since, without death, there can be no Resurrection, I realized that it was my evil inclinations which must die and that I must die completely to myself by deadening my passions and desires. I saw...
To Have the Blessed Sacrament in the Community • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 7, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
"Perhaps they have told you that I have spoken on how essential the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is there, not ouly because of necessity, but so that Our Lord may take possession of the house in the eyes of those in any way associated with this work." (l. 203)....