St. Louise De Marillac Foundress of the Sisters of Charity

St. Louise De Marillac: Foundress Of The Sisters Of Charity is a biography written by M. V. Woodgate. The book tells the story of Louise de Marillac, a French noblewoman who devoted her life to serving the poor and needy. Louise was born in 1591 and grew up in a wealthy family, but she was deeply affected by the poverty and suffering around her. As a young woman, she married and had a son, but her husband died soon after and she was left alone to raise her child.Louise's life changed when she met Vincent de Paul, a priest who shared her passion for helping the poor. Together, they founded the Sisters of Charity, a religious order dedicated to serving the sick, the elderly, and the impoverished. Louise became the first superior of the order and spent the rest of her life working tirelessly to help those in need.The book chronicles Louise's journey from a privileged upbringing to a life of service and sacrifice. It explores her struggles and triumphs, her faith and devotion, and her enduring legacy. Through her story, readers gain insight into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others and who continues to inspire people around the world today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.