It's
Easter Wednesday,
1st Class, with the color of
White. In this episode: the meditation: "The Proofs of the Resurrection", today's news from the Church: "Attention! One Council Can Hide Another", a preview of the Sermon: "He Is Alive", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre.
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Sources Used Today:
- "The Proofs of the Resurrection" — Eastertide Day by Day
- "Attention! One Council Can Hide Another" (FSSPX.news)
- "He Is Alive" (SSPX Sermons)
- The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
Saint Julie Billiart was a woman of deep faith and joyful trust, whose life was marked by suffering, perseverance, and an unshakable confidence in God’s goodness. She was born in 1751 in Cuvilly, France, into a devout but poor family. From an early age, Julie showed a strong love for prayer and a desire to teach others the truths of the faith. By her teenage years, she was already instructing children and helping them to know and love God.
Her life took a dramatic turn when she became partially paralyzed after a traumatic event. For nearly twenty years, she was confined to her bed, enduring physical suffering with patience and offering it to God. During this time, she continued to teach and counsel others, becoming known for her wisdom and her constant encouragement: “How good is the good God.”
After the turmoil of the French Revolution, Julie experienced a miraculous recovery that allowed her to resume an active life. With renewed strength, she devoted herself entirely to the formation of young people, especially those who had been deprived of religious instruction during the years of upheaval. In 1804, she founded the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, a congregation dedicated to the education of girls and the spread of the faith.
Julie’s approach to education was rooted in love, simplicity, and trust in God. She believed that each child should be formed not only intellectually, but spiritually, guided toward a personal relationship with God. Despite opposition and challenges, she remained steadfast, always encouraging her sisters to rely on divine providence.
She died in 1816, leaving behind a growing community that continued her mission. Her legacy spread beyond France, reaching many parts of the world through the work of her sisters, especially following her beatification by Pope Pius X in 1906.
Devotion to Saint Julie Billiart is especially strong among educators and those dedicated to the formation of youth. She is honored as a patron of teachers and of those who suffer long illness, having borne her own trials with remarkable peace.
Her feast day is marked in communities of the Sisters of Notre Dame and in schools inspired by her spirit. Her simple words, “How good is the good God,” remain a reminder of her deep trust and joyful faith.
Saint Julie Billiart, faithful servant of God and teacher of souls, pray for us.
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