…her
whole life was transformed and enlightened by her love for Christ in the
Eucharist. During the long hours she spent before the Blessed Sacrament she
learned to live continually in the presence of God….The radical commitment of
Mother Duchesne to the poor and the outcast of society, remains a very dynamic
source of inspiration for her own Congregation, and for all religious
today….Her absolutely unique example is valid for all Christ’s disciples,
especially those who live in the underprivileged parts of the world…With
missionary courage, the great pioneer looked to the future with the eyes of the
heart—a heart that was on fire with God’s love.
-Blessed John
Paul II, Canonization Mass for St. Rose-Philippine Duchesne, 1988
St.
Rose-Philippine, oh beautiful exemplar of missionary courage and love for
Christ, please pray for the Pilgrim Church, that she
may be inspired by your same missionary spirit!
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