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What was DLS's final wish regarding his library and properties?

  • To donate them to the church
  • To keep them for himself
  • To transfer them to Br. Barthelemy (correct)
  • To pass them to his son

What sacrament did DLS request to receive on Holy Thursday?

  • Anointing of the Sick (correct)
  • Holy Communion
  • Confirmation
  • Reconciliation

How did DLS appear externally after experiencing humiliation?

  • Tranquil and reassured (correct)
  • Overwhelmed with sadness
  • Indifferent to the situation
  • Angry and frustrated

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?

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Where did DLS withdraw to after leaving Paris?

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How long did DLS stay in the South?

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What was DLS's attitude during the General Assembly of 1717?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Why did DLS face legal struggles that affected his teaching?

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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?

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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?

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What was the relationship of Br. Barthelemy to DLS?

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Election of Br. Barthelemy

Br. Barthelemy was elected Superior to lead the Brothers, succeeding the previous leader.

Assistants

Two additional Brothers elected to assist Br. Barthelemy.

Common Rule

The set of guidelines governing the Brothers' conduct and life.

Community Recreations

Twice-daily periods of relaxation and conversation for the Brothers after meals.

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DLS Revision

DLS was asked to revise the Common Rule, based on discussions at the meeting.

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Founder's Additions

Two paragraphs added by the Founder to the Common Rule, emphasizing faith and love.

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Revised Rule of 1718

The revised Common Rule, authenticated by Br. Barthelemy, that governed the Institute for a long period.

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Jean Remy Death

Jean Remy passed away in 1732.

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DLS Will Revision

DLS revised his will on April 3rd.

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DLS Death

DLS died around 3am.

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Br. Barthelemy's role

Director of Novices and successor to DLS as superior of all brothers in the institute.

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Fr. De La Chetardie's death date

June 29, 1714.

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Weeks before DLS's death

2 weeks before Fr. De La Chetardie's death.

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Claude-Maur D’Aubigne's title

New Archbishop of Rouen.

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Br. Timothee's age at election

38 years old.

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Br. Timothee's joining year

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Reason for DLS return to Paris

To escape the legal difficulties from the south and teach and train teachers if not able to return to St Yon.

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St. Yon School acquisition year

October 1717.

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DLS return to Paris date

August 10, 1714.

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DLS personal library acquisition date

August 11, 1718.

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DLS biographer's name

Blain.

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Rogier's role

DLS's lawyer who died.

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DLS death date

April 7, 1719.

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Jean-Remy's role

Youngest brother.

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Jean-Remy's wife's name

Madeleine Bertin du Rocheret.

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Pastor's initial opposition outcome

Letters Patent registered on March 2, 1735.

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Letters Patent granting year

September 28, 1724.

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DLS's transfer of property

DLS transferred his library and other possessions to Br. Barthelemy the previous year.

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DLS's position on worldly dealings

DLS chose to avoid any close relationships with people of the world.

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DLS's treatise on prayer

DLS's work was titled "Explanation on the Method of Mental Prayer."

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DLS's visitor during Holy Week

The pastor of St. Sever visited DLS early in Holy Week.

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DLS's age at death

DLS died at the age of 68.

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Sacrament on Holy Thursday

DLS asked to receive the Anointing of the Sick on Holy Thursday.

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Revised Rule's duration

The rule revised by DLS and Br. Barthelemy lasted for 250 years.

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DLS's southern stay

DLS stayed in the south for 2 years.

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DLS's response to humiliation

After humiliation, DLS felt calmness.

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DLS's departure from Paris

After leaving Paris, DLS went south.

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DLS's solution

DLS decided withdrawal was the best solution.

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Parisian Brothers' knowledge of DLS's departure

The Paris Brothers were unaware of DLS leaving Paris.

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DLS's arrival and reception in Grenoble

DLS arrived in Grenoble in 1713 and was welcomed by the Brothers at their school on Rue St. Laurent.

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DLS's seclusion in Grenoble

In Grenoble, DLS chose a remote room for prayer, avoiding interaction with the community.

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General Assembly 1717

A General Assembly of 16 delegates (Directors) took place in 1717, deciding on a superior; DLS did not participate.

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DLS's greatest pain

DLS believed the Brothers did not appreciate him as much as he expected.

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Seclusion

The act of withdrawing from society, often for religious purposes.

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Submission

The act of yielding or accepting something.

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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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