Day 73: St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Today the Church honors St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, a missionary and educator whose faith helped build the Church in North America through patience, courage, and trust in God’s providence. Leaving everything behind, she served the early Church in Montreal by forming children, families, and communities through education rooted in the Gospel.

In this episode of Saints in a Year, Saul shares 7 in-depth reflections on the life of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys. You will learn why she felt called to teach rather than live in the cloister, how she founded the first school for girls in Montreal, why her approach to religious life was questioned, and how her Marian devotion helped sustain the Church in an uncertain and difficult mission territory.

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys reminds us that building the Church often happens quietly. Faithfulness in daily service, especially in forming the young and strengthening families, can shape generations.

💬 Thought to Remember

“We must be ready to be what God wishes us to be.”

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

Reflection:

This quote reveals Marguerite’s deep openness to God’s will. Rather than clinging to her own plans, she allowed God to guide her vocation step by step. It invites us to trust that God knows where our gifts are most needed, even when the path is uncertain.

📖 Bible Verse

“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”

Psalm 127:1

🙏 Prayer to St. Marguerite Bourgeoys

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys,

faithful servant of God and teacher of the young,

pray for us.

Help us serve with patience,

trust God in uncertainty,

and build His Church through faithful daily work.

Amen.

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