Pointers for St. La Salle Semi-Final Exam - PDF

POINTERS FOR SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION IN THE LIFE OF ST. LA SALLE DLS words of advice to the Brothers = be loyal to the Church; have a love for prayer and Holy Communion; be zealous and generous on service; and be obedient to superiors as a support for the commu...

POINTERS FOR SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION IN THE LIFE OF ST. LA SALLE DLS words of advice to the Brothers = be loyal to the Church; have a love for prayer and Holy Communion; be zealous and generous on service; and be obedient to superiors as a support for the community. Who is Br. Barthelemy? = director of Novices/successor of DLS as superior of all the brothers in the institute When did Fr. De La Chetardie die? = June 29, 1714 How many weeks before the founder died? = 2 weeks Who is Claude-Maur D’Aubigne? = new archbishop of Rouen Who is Jean-Louis? = a doctor of theology and canon of the cathedral of Reims. Who is Br. Timothee? = 38 years old when elected. He joined the institute in 1700. He had served as the director of the community and the novitiate in Avignon and had been in charge of the communities in the South. It was he who had come to Mende to convince DLS that the Brothers wanted him to return. Who is Jean-Remy? = youngest brother What is the name of Jean-Remy’s wife? = Madeleine Bertin du Rocheret What happened after the pastor of St. Sever initially opposed the matter? = Letters Patent was registered on March 2, 1735 Letters Patent rdgranted by King Luous XV = Only in the 3 attempt that the Letters Patent was finally granted by King Louis XV himself on September 28, 1724, through the great effort of Br. Thomas. Reasons for going to the South = he knew he will lose his case:  a. Without support or defense (all his evidence were not allowed to be used because Abbey Clement was minor). b. Betrayed by his own lawyer c. Deprived to teach and train teachers so what else can he do in Paris St. Yon School = On October 1717, the Brothers bought St. Yon SCHOOL using the money of 5299 livres from the will of the lawyer of DLS, Rogier, who just died. DLS return in Paris = arrived on Aug. 10, 1714 When did DLS had his personal library that he brought from Parris to St. Yon? = August 11, 1718 DLS biographer = Blain Who is Rogier = DLS’ lawyer who died When did DLS die? = April 7, 1719 Faithful to the End DLS will & last advice to the Brothers 1. Submission of the institute to the Church 2. To have a great devotion to the Lord 3. Love for Holy Communion 4. Practice of meditation 5. Special devotion to the Most Blessed Virgin, St. Joseph, the patron and protector of the Society 6. To fulfill their assignments with great zeal 7. Confirmation of the transfer of his library and other properties to Br. Barthelemy, made the previous year 8. Finally, as requested by his blood brother Jean-Louis, he clarified the status of the properties occupied by the Brothers in Reims and Rethel, and the provisions made earlier for the welfare of the children of his younger brother, Jean-Remy = to never have familiar dealings with people of the world DLS title of the treatise of prayer = Explanation on the Method of Mental Prayer Who visited DLS early in Holy Week?  = the pastor of St. Sever Jean-Remy’s life and family How did DLS appear on the outside? = his face appeared tranquil and reassured How old was DLS died? = 68 y/o What sacrament did DLS ask to receive on Holy Thursday? = Anointing of the Sick How long did the Rule revised by DLS and Br. Barthelemy last? = 250 years “God be blessed.” How long DLS lasted to stay in South? = 2 years What did DLS look at himself after the humiliation? = sense of calmness Where did DLS go when he left Paris? = to the South What is the conclusion DLS made as the best solution? = to withdraw Who are the person/group of people that didn’t know where DLS left in Paris? = Brothers in Paris Grenoble = On August 1713, DLS arrived at Grenoble where the Brothers received him gladly at their school at 40 Rue St. Laurent, the house still stands today with the plaque over the doorway. According to Maillefer, “DLS withdraw to Grenoble where he met the Brothers very seldom as he could. He chose the most remote and least accessible room in the house where he could devote himself to prayer. He remained there for several months, unknown and practically forgotten. He made no visits, received no visitors, and left his room only to be present at the appointed time for the usual exercises for the community.” General Assembly What is the greatest feeling DLS think that the Brothers do not also like him more? = Greatest Pain God Seclusion  Submission Directors GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1717 The assembly opened on Pentecost Sunday, May 16, 1717. There were 16 delegates altogether, all of them are Directors of the various houses. The election of the new Superior went smoothly after a day or two of prayer and preparation. DLS himself remained aloof from the discussion and the voting. When he was informed that Br. Barthelemy had been elected to succeed him, he only remarked that the new Superior had been already acting in the capacity for some time. Br. Barthelemy, after expressing his unworthiness, accepted the election as an expression of the will of God. At this, they also elected 2 additional Brothers to assist Br. Barthelemy, they were called “Assistants’. They are called survivor of Vaugirard, one was the director in Paris, and the other was Br. Joseph Le Roux, director in Reims. Once the elections were over, the delegates turned their attention to a discussion of the Common Rule of the Brothers. The topic that took the longest time and caused the greatest disagreement was the matter of the community recreations. It was the custom of the Brothers to take recreation together twice daily, after the noon and the evening meals. Their recreation was restricted to conversation on pious topics, beginning with the subject matter of the book read during the meal. Silly topics or topics with no value at all were forbidden, as were references to personal matters, gossip of any kind, or criticism or uncharitable talk. There was no sufficient time for the assembly to come to definitive decisions on the Rule , so they decided to ask DLS to do the revision based on the things they have discussed. Two paragraphs that the Founder added have special significance: an introduction to Chapter II on the “utmost importance” of the spirit of faith, and an introduction to Chapter 16 on the love of God and neighbor as the foundation and support of regular observance. DLS completed this work in the following year, 1718. A copy of the revised Rule, authenticated and signed by Br. Barthelemy was sent to all the communities. It was this Rule with only minor adaptations that guided the Institute for 250 years until the thorough revision of 1967, mandated by Vatican Council II. REVIEW 11/11/24 Jean Remy died on 1732 DLS revised his will on April 3 DLS died at 3am Where DLS buried Children of Jean Remy Will of DLS Br. Barthelemy and the Brothers wrote the letter to DLS, urging him to return. Unit 13 - study he moved to south in solitude and blank When did DLS arrived in Paris DLS lead death, union with blank When you believe in yourself, anything is possible. Wishing you the best of luck on your examination! - Miss Jay