Jeanne Jugan: Episode Three
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What events lead Jeanne Jugan to Saint Servan in 1836?
Saint-Servant, France, 1836. After Mireille's death, Jeanne and Fanchon rent lodgings in Saint-Servant. Now 44 years old, Jeanne still waits patiently to find out the special work God promised her at 18. As a series of strangers come to her door, Jeanne begins to hope for an answer. After all these years of waiting, has she finally discovered her calling?
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What's wrong, Fanchon? I probably stayed at my spinning wheel longer than I should have.
How does Jeanne's waiting for her calling shape her character?
But I want to get those skeins of yarn finished so I can sell them. You will. Your yarn is not only the best in Saint-Servant, but much in demand. Thanks be to God. But you shouldn't tire yourself in the process. That's the pot calling the kettle black. I suppose you're right. Meanwhile, when I'm out in the marketplace selling my cheese curds, calling, Curds!
What signs of hope does Jeanne experience in her search for purpose?
Who wants curds? The little street children run around crying, Curds! Curds! Hurry up or Jen will be dead! Oh dear, do they really? I think they actually help with sales and God bless them. Who could that be? Monsieur Guasson, hello. Vanchon and I missed seeing you at Mass today.
Yes, I wasn't able to make it. I hope I'm not disturbing you.
Not at all. Please, come in.
Thank you. As you can see, I've got a young friend with me. You're both welcome.
Monsieur Guasson, how nice to see you.
How does Jeanne's humility influence her actions towards others?
And your friend is… Virginie Tredaniel.
I'm an old friend of her mother's, who unfortunately passed away some years ago, and now, at the tender age of 17, she's just lost her father.
Oh, I'm so sorry.
Please accept our condolences, Virginie.
Thank you.
He was a sailor who was lost at sea.
Like my father. Your father was a sailor? Yes. I was much younger than you when we lost him, but in my heart I still wait for him. Please, sit down, both of you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
The problem is, Virginie has no family.
Oh. No brothers or sisters? No.
She has no aunts or uncles either. Since her father's death, she's been living with an elderly woman from our parish who unfortunately can no longer provide a home for her. So I was wondering... What I mean is... Of course we would.
If Virginie would like to stay here, she'd be most welcome. Wouldn't she, Finchon? Absolutely.
I should add that Virginie is young, but already a talented seamstress.
That's wonderful. I wish I knew how to sew. We only have two rooms here, Virginie, but Finchon and I would be happy to share them with you, if you'd like to stay with us.
What do you think, Fusini?
Yes. Yes, I would.
Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! Who wants hot cross buns?
What challenges does Jeanne face in her mission to help the poor?
Do you, madame? I'll take three, thank you. May God bless you, madame.
God's blessings on you as well. Will no one help me? I'm hungry. I'm cold. Here, I'll help you. But you're lying in the mud. Did you fall? It doesn't matter. Do you have anything to eat? Yes, I have a hot cross bun I can give you. But first, let me help you get up. I can't get up. I'm crippled. Give me your hand. I can't see. I just need something to eat. Here, I'm putting a bun in your hands. God bless you, madame. Oh, this is good. What's your name? Anne. Anne what? Anne Chauvin. Where do you live, Anne? Here, on the street. Where's your family? They don't want me. Do you have another bun? Yes, but first we have to get you back to my house. I can't walk. Then I'll carry you. How? On my back.
Fechon? Virginie? Fechon's asleep. What? Why are you carrying an old woman on your back? I found her on the street. She can't walk or see and has nowhere to live. I'm going to put her in my bed. Your bed? Then where will you sleep? In the attic. But... Just help me carry her.
Fashon, come and try my soup. Does it need more salt? Mmm.
No, it's perfect, Virginie. You can sew and you can cook. How did we ever get along without you?
Jeanne, who's this with you? Her name is Isabelle. She's homeless. You found her on the street? Like Anne? Yes, but she can walk and see. She's just hungry. Isabelle, sit down and try my soup. Thank you. Now we have two to take care of?
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What events lead Jeanne Jugan to Saint Servan in 1836?
0:00–0:59
2
How does Jeanne's waiting for her calling shape her character?
0:59–1:24
3
What signs of hope does Jeanne experience in her search for purpose?
1:24–2:09
4
How does Jeanne's humility influence her actions towards others?
2:09–4:00
5
What challenges does Jeanne face in her mission to help the poor?
4:00–6:18
6
How does Jeanne respond to the arrival of Virginie and her situation?
6:18–8:45
7
What role does faith play in Jeanne's decisions regarding her home?
8:45–12:46