Chapter 1: What challenges does Jeanne Jugan face in her foundation for the poor?
Saint-Servant, France, 1842. Jeanne's foundation for the poor flourishes under her charge, and praise for Jeanne and her friends rolls in from all over France and beyond. But not everyone is supportive. Will Jeanne's work be taken from her just as it starts to succeed?
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Father Lapailleur wants us to come up with a name for our organization. Any ideas? We've always called ourselves Servants of the Poor, Jen. And so we are, Finchon. What do you think, Virginie? Should that be our name?
I like it. But we're going to be called Sisters. Should that be in our name? Servant Sisters of the Poor? I like that. Marie?
You always said humility should be the basis of everything we do. Maybe humble sisters of the poor.
Oh, that's good, too. What do you think, Madeline? When we're humble, we're little. How about little sisters? Little sisters of the poor? That's exactly what the poor have been calling us.
Please?
Please help me. Who's that? I'll see.
Oh, come in, monsieur. You're shaking with cold.
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Chapter 2: How does Jeanne's organization evolve in response to growing needs?
You can barely pay for the one you have.
The Lord always provides. I know, but— The Daughters of the Cross just closed their convent. That would be perfect.
If you had 20,000 francs. Perhaps the owner would take less. I doubt it.
Do you know who owns it?
A very clever banker named Pierre Farrar.
I'll go and speak with him.
With your begging basket?
Yes, Father, with my begging basket. 20,000 francs? I met with the banker today, Fanchon. Monsieur Farrar has agreed to give us one year after we move in to pay the purchase price of the convent. Well done, Jen. Be it one day or one year, how could we possibly raise that much? It will be interesting to see God's plans. But there's Father Lapailleux. Come in, Father. Everyone's here.
Good, because I need to speak with all of you. Greetings, little sisters of the poor.
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Chapter 3: What significant decision is made regarding Jeanne's leadership role?
What?
Jeanne, this is an incredible honor! But think of all the publicity. Everyone will be putting me on a pedestal. I don't want that.
You're already receiving publicity, and look how it's helping us! But listen, it goes on. The Montiel Prize comes with an award of ten thousand francs. Ten thousand francs? Think what this will do for our elderly! Zhen, we can put a new roof on the convent! We can purchase much-needed new beds, not to mention food!
Yes, that's true. If it helps our poor, I'll endure the rest. How can I help you, gentlemen?
Are you Jeanne Jugand?
I am.
I am Monsieur Bernard, the mayor of Rennes, and this is Bishop Saint-Marc. I'm very glad to meet you, Madame Jugand.
And I'm pleased to meet you both. Please, come in.
The reason we're here, Madame Jougon, is that we'd like you to establish a home for the poor elderly in Rennes, as you've done here in Saint-Servant.
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