Today is the Feast Day of St. Marguerite d'Youville, the first Canadian-born saint. I know her because my aunt has followed in her footsteps, as a Grey Nun. I have had many opportunities to see the life and vision that St. Marguerite modeled by the women who have made vows to be Grey Nuns.
In a couple of weeks, I will be making a presentation on Vatican II and social justice at an archdiocesan event. Many people think that Catholics do not do social justice well. I disagree and beyond that, I believe we have many models throughout history to say that not only do we do it very well, we have changed the infrastructure of our cities and our country because of the schools and hospitals that religious sisters have created. St. Marguerite's commitment to the poor was phenomenal. We still need role models like that in our lives.
Her simple faith and trust in Divine Providence has long inspired me. I often find myself saying to God, "I give it all to You, take care of it as You will." On crazy busy days that threaten to overwhelm me, I pray "God, take care of the details of this day" and then I move on, knowing God has it and I don't need to worry about it. Like St. Marguerite, I believe all that happens is pleasing to God and so my trust is in that.
In what or who do you place your confidence?
Peace,
Suzanne
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