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What was DLS's final wish regarding his library and properties?
What was DLS's final wish regarding his library and properties?
What sacrament did DLS request to receive on Holy Thursday?
What sacrament did DLS request to receive on Holy Thursday?
How did DLS appear externally after experiencing humiliation?
How did DLS appear externally after experiencing humiliation?
What was the greatest pain DLS felt concerning his relationship with the Brothers?
What was the greatest pain DLS felt concerning his relationship with the Brothers?
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How long did the rule revised by DLS and Br. Barthelemy remain in effect?
How long did the rule revised by DLS and Br. Barthelemy remain in effect?
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Where did DLS withdraw to after leaving Paris?
Where did DLS withdraw to after leaving Paris?
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How long did DLS stay in the South?
How long did DLS stay in the South?
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What was DLS's attitude during the General Assembly of 1717?
What was DLS's attitude during the General Assembly of 1717?
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What role did Br.Barthelemy accept after his election?
What role did Br.Barthelemy accept after his election?
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What was the primary focus of the discussions held by the delegates after the elections?
What was the primary focus of the discussions held by the delegates after the elections?
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What was considered a forbidden topic during the community's recreation times?
What was considered a forbidden topic during the community's recreation times?
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Who was responsible for the revision of the Common Rule after the assembly?
Who was responsible for the revision of the Common Rule after the assembly?
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In which year did DLS complete the revision of the Rule?
In which year did DLS complete the revision of the Rule?
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Which two significant topics were introduced into the revised Rule by DLS?
Which two significant topics were introduced into the revised Rule by DLS?
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How long did the original Rule guide the Institute before its thorough revision in 1967?
How long did the original Rule guide the Institute before its thorough revision in 1967?
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What was the primary reason for the disagreements among delegates regarding community recreations?
What was the primary reason for the disagreements among delegates regarding community recreations?
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What significant event occurred regarding the Letters Patent on September 28, 1724?
What significant event occurred regarding the Letters Patent on September 28, 1724?
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What was one of DLS's last pieces of advice to the Brothers?
What was one of DLS's last pieces of advice to the Brothers?
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Why did DLS face legal struggles that affected his teaching?
Why did DLS face legal struggles that affected his teaching?
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Which of the following practices was DLS particularly devoted to?
Which of the following practices was DLS particularly devoted to?
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What was the source of funding for the acquisition of the St. Yon School?
What was the source of funding for the acquisition of the St. Yon School?
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How soon after DLS's passing did Fr. De La Chetardie die?
How soon after DLS's passing did Fr. De La Chetardie die?
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What essential duty did DLS emphasize for the Brothers in his final wishes?
What essential duty did DLS emphasize for the Brothers in his final wishes?
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What was the relationship of Br. Barthelemy to DLS?
What was the relationship of Br. Barthelemy to DLS?
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Study Notes
Life of St. La Salle
- St. La Salle's advice to brothers: loyalty to the Church, love for prayer and Holy Communion, zealous service, obedience to superiors.
- Br. Barthelemy: director of novices, successor of St. La Salle as superior of all brothers.
- Fr. De La Chetardie died June 29, 1714, two weeks before St. La Salle's death.
- Claude-Maur D'Aubigne : new archbishop of Rouen.
- Jean-Louis: a doctor of theology and canon of the cathedral of Reims.
- Br. Timothee: 38 years old, joined the institute in 1700, directed the community and novices in Avignon, urged St. La Salle to return to Mende.
- Jean-Remy: youngest brother, his wife was Madeleine Bertin du Rocheret.
- Pastor of St. Sever initially opposed the matter, but letters patent were registered on March 2, 1735, and granted by King Louis XV on September 28, 1724.
- Br. Thomas played a crucial role in obtaining the letters patent for St. La Salle.
- St. La Salle's reasons for going to the south: he knew he would lose the case.
Other Information
- St. Yon School was bought in 1717 using funds from the will of DLS' lawyer, Rogier.
- DLS returned to Paris on August 10, 1714.
- DLS brought his personal library from Paris to St. Yon in August 1718.
- DLS' lawyer, Rogier, died.
- DLS died April 7, 1719.
- DLS gave advice to his Brothers on submission to the Church, devotion to the Lord, love for Holy Communion, practice of meditation, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph.
- DLS's will and final advice included the importance of the community's recreation, restricting it to discussion on pious topics, and refraining from criticism, uncharitable talk, or gossip.
- DLS's title of the treatise of prayer was "Explanation on the Method of Mental Prayer."
- DLS received visitors early in Holy Week.
- The pastor of St. Sever's family and life are mentioned.
- Details about DLS's appearance and status.
- The Holy Thursday sacrament DLS wanted.
- Length of revised rules by DLS and Barthelemy (250 years).
- Where DLS went after leaving Paris, and for how long.
- DLS's conclusion to withdraw from Paris
- People who did not know the whereabouts of DLS's departure from Paris.
- DLS's assembly meeting in 1717, details of elections, and discussions on common rule, specific emphasis on community recreations.
- DLS's death, the revision of his will on April 3, the location of his burial, and details about the children of Jean Remy.
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Explore the significant events and figures in the life of St. La Salle. This quiz covers his teachings, relationships with fellow brothers, and the historical context of his contributions to education and the Church. Test your knowledge on this important religious figure and his legacy.
