Life is full of sorrow and winding do not release the spirit of his life. He just called to become a nun, made a great work for refugees, and establish new congregations.Mary Euphrasia Pelletier known as the Rose Virginie Pelletier. He was born on the island of Noirmoutier, France, July 31, 1796. Rose Virgine - greeting - is the ninth child of the couple Doctor Julian Pelletier and Anne. His family lived on this island because the exiled during the French revolution took place. They were forced to live on this island.Pelletier family known to be very generous and helpful. Pelletier Doctors often treat children who are starving, sick people, and refugees. But unfortunately, in 1806, Dr. Pelletier died. When Rose was 10 years old Virginie, three brothers also died. This made him sad.In 1810, his mother fell ill. Members of his family was reduced. Of the nine children, three girls died, one a prisoner, and two more children enter the draft. Practically only his mother, an eldest daughter, and one brother who lived. Because of these circumstances, his mother decided to return to Soullans. His mother Rose Virginie placed in a boarding school in Tours, France.Since then, the freedom of his life during the island of Noirmoutier passed and stayed in his heart to be memorable. He felt separated from their families and have difficulty adjusting to live in the dorms. In 1813, his mother died. Rose Virginie was devastated by this event, he decided to get out of school and living at home. However, this desire denied her sister's husband.Next to the school, there is a monastery which is always visited by the students. The monastery belongs to the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, Sisters congregation established St. John Eudes. Order for his work devoted to women and girls who have no place to stay and a high risk to be victims of exploitation.Rose Virginie was very interested in their work and write letters to her sister's husband that contains the application for permission to join this congregation. sister's husband was again rejected this desire. Head of the school where his education was also being equal. However, Rose Virginie insist spoken of his ambition. Seeing the determination, the husband of her sister let go of this congregation after he was aged 21 years.1814, Rose Virgine became a member of this congregation. Before taking habet nun-veil-she was asked to choose one of the saint as the name of his monastery later. He chose the name of Saint Teresa of Avila. This name was rejected for being too famous monastery leaders and is often used. Finally, he chose the name St. Euphrasia, saint who came from North Africa and is rarely known.After wearing habet, its name changed to Sister Mary Euphrasia. After becoming a member of the convent, Sister Mary was known as someone who always gives happiness to his community. Because they have been educated at boarding school, he was increasingly understand the importance of understanding, accepting, and loving others.In 1817, Sister Mary Euphrasia vow of obedience, chastity, and poverty. After working for seven years, he was elected leader of the community. He became the first leader of the youngest as trusted positions at the age of 28. Sister Mary began to seriously develop the community. He took an innovative step. Each refugee who feel called to be nuns who live at home tarekatnya social work may become a member.Regulation of Canon Law regarding a person who may enter the convent was very strict. Faced with this, Sister Mary Euphrasia forming a new congregation called the Sisters of Mary Magdalene. In 1825, four women became the first member of this congregation. They follow the rules and lifestyle Karmelites contemplative monks.In development, the congregation changed its name to the Order of Contemplative Sisters of Good Shepherd. They live in the monastery enclosure and devote their lives to take care of refugees. Their work further developed and widened not only in France alone. On January 16, 1835, the Vatican endorsed the establishment of the Order of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd.Sister Mary Euphrasia was inaugurated as the first superior general of the congregation. This congregation continues to grow rapidly until he died on April 24, 1863. Many young women interested in being a member of this congregation. About 110 new monastery was built across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Sister Mary Euphrasia was canonized as a saint by Pope Pius XII in 1940.
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