Feast of Santa Luisa de Marillac

Santa Luisa de Marillac, ora pro nobis

March 15th is the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac (1591-1660), Mystic of the Holy Spirit, wife, mother, teacher, nurse, co-foundress and superior of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity, servants of the sick and poor. She is the patron saint of social workers.

In celebration, we’re posting a prayer to St. Louise de Marillac. The accompanying photo comes courtesy of Father Eugene Carrella. The holy card is part of Father Carrella’s impressive collection of religious artifacts. Evviva Santa Luisa de Marillac!

Prayer to St. Louise de Marillac

Loving and compassionate God, we celebrate with great joy the faith and works of our patroness St. Louise de Marillac. Instill in us the fire of her love, the tenacity of her belief, and the tenderness of her care for the most abandoned. Draw us together into the light of your presence and help us to trust in the power of your Spirit, leading us to ever closer to you, who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.