Listen "The Life of Saint Jeanne Jugan"
Episode Synopsis
What happens when a poor French woman, unknown to the world, takes a dying beggar into her own bed? In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the life of Saint Jeanne Jugan, the humble servant of the aged poor and the hidden foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor.From her poverty-stricken childhood on the coast of Brittany to the night she carried a blind, paralyzed woman home from the streets, Jeanne’s story is filled with breathtaking moments of courage, humility, and mystical encounters with God. Discover how this ordinary woman—dismissed from leadership in her own congregation and hidden away for decades—became one of the greatest saints of charity in modern times.Listeners will be captivated by: • Jeanne’s mystical experiences of Christ in the poor. • The dramatic founding of the Little Sisters of the Poor through sheer faith and begging for alms. • Her stunning humility when stripped of her title and authority, yet radiating holiness in silence. • How her legacy of littleness and trust in Providence continues to inspire the world today.If you love inspiring saint stories, powerful lessons in humility, and true tales of faith that change history, this episode is unmissable.👉 Don’t just hear a story—experience the hidden journey of a saint who quietly transformed the world.Keywords for discovery: Catholic podcast, saints, Saint Jeanne Jugan, Little Sisters of the Poor, humility, charity, inspiring Catholic stories, mystical saints, Catholic spirituality, servant of the poor.
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