Thursday, February 6, 2014

Introduction of of SNDs

This is reading about the history of Sister of Notre dame and the origin of the sisters. Before reading the
article, i thought that Notre dame was made by organization. Francoise and Julie Billiart were the first two sisters who started the organization as they respect all for all individuals regardless of age, sex, gender, disability or social class. And, they also provide education to the one who needed the most and help the poverty. Francoise was a refined aristocrat and raised by her maternal grandparents. She was born in 1756. From her childhood, she always wanted to help the poor, weak and one who need help the most. She did not want to live the aristocrat way.
            Julie Billiart was raised completely opposite comparing to Francoise. She was raised in a small cottage in the village of cuvilly. Her family was neither belonged to First estate nor the second, they were considered as a laborers of France. So, many family tragedy happened throughout Julie's life when she was raised up. Their shops were robbed and they almost bankrupted. When she was in twenties she was diagnosed by multiple scleroses.
              Julie Billiart and Francoise met first time in Amiens around 1794. Their friendship was developed during the winter of 1794 and the spring of 1795, while both were resident of Blin home in Amiens. Each of them were benefited by each others company. Later, Julie serve Francoise as a spiritual advisor. Julie and Francoise co found the new order of SND on February 2, 1804.

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