"I Want to Thank You Again..." quote from Philippine Duchesne, RSCJ

May 10, 1840 ~ Philippine writes to her sister Euphrosine, Madame Jean-Joseph Jouve: "I want to thank you again for all the pretty things you sent me recently.  The vase is in a gilded case in our parlor here at Florissant and is admired by everyone who sees it.  The percale roses deceive all by their likeness to nature.  They ornament the altar and the parlor on our biggest feast days.  Several ladies have tried to copy in embroidery the bouquet designed on the vase, and we have enjoyed this very much."

Taken from the book: "Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne"

Prayer used by St. Philippine Duchesne

Philippine Duchesne in prayer - Artist unknown

November 19th

Prayer used by Mother Duchesne:

"Lord, You alone are the Center in which I find rest.  Give me Your arm to support me, Your shoulders to carry me, Your breast to lean upon, Your Cross to uphold me, Your Body to nourish me.  In You, Lord, I sleep and rest in peace."

Taken from the book: Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne