St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, 1796-1868
Discipleship of Zeal The Spiritual Heritage of St. Mary Euphrasia Sisters of the Good Shepherd Washington Province Baltimore, Maryland 21227-4099 1996 © 1996 Sisters of the Good Shepherd All rights reserved. Published 1996 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper Sisters of the Good Shepherd 4100 Maple Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21227-4099 Fontispiece: A painting of Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, Tours, France, 1825. To the members of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd: the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the Contemplative Sisters of the Good Shepherd, and the Companions of the Good Shepherd. To our lay associates, our board, and staff members, and all who participate in the work of the Good Shepherd throughout the world. In a special way, to those who, through reflecting on the words and actions of St. Mary Euphrasia, will come to know, love, and mirror more zealously in their lives the love of the Good Shepherd for his people. Contents Acknowledgments x Introduction xi St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, 1796-1868 1 1 Zeal 16 2 The Good Shepherd 20 3 The Will of God 24 4 The Church 29 5 The Eucharist 34 6 Mary 40 7 The Saints 45 8 Prayer 50 9 Divine Providence 56 Contents 10 The Cross 61 11 Fortitude 67 12 Forgiveness 72 13 Work/Teamwork 78 14 Friendship 84 15 Gratitude 90 16 Humility 95 17 Joy 100 18 Faith 105 19 Hope 110 20 Charity 115 21 Universal Zeal 122 Bibliography 127 Acknowledgments The Liturgy Committee of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Baltimore, Maryland, acknowledges with profound gratitude the encouragement and support of Sister Mary Brigid Lawlor, Provincial of the Washington Province, in the development of this work to honor, celebrate, and share the spiritual heritage of St.
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