Rose Philippine Duchesne: Episode Five
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What is happening in Florissant, Missouri in 1840 and why is Philippine still restless?
Florissant, Missouri, 1840. Despite a terrifying start in the New World, Philippine and her sisters are thriving, building schools for English and French settlers. But Philippine's desire for mission work is still unrealized. Now, a Jesuit priest arrives with an offer that could fulfill her childhood dream. But is it too late?
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Dear Mother Beura, our school in Florissant is flourishing. And despite all the obstacles and difficult snowy winters, our other three schools are also doing well. Unfortunately, I haven't been in good health for several months. Truthfully, Mother, I'm worn out. And being 71 doesn't help. I'm writing again to ask you to... Mother Duchesne? Yes, Sister Octavie. A letter has come for you. From Mother Bera. Finally. Praise God. Actually, I was just writing her. Let me see if... My prayers and requests have been answered. What's happened? I've been begging Mother Berat to send a new superior to take over for me. Now she has. Who's been appointed? Elizabeth Galitsin. Remember? That Russian princess who converted? Oh, yes.
Well, I'm glad for you. Not so sure about the rest of us. She'll be fine. You've been perfect. Ahem. Hardly. I pray I've done my best. But it pains me that I've never been able to go and help the Indians. That was always my heart's desire. Now I'm old and sick. I don't think I'll recover. Of course you will. We're not expecting anyone, are we? No. It's a priest. I don't recognize him.
Dear Mother Duchenne, I can't tell you how happy I am to meet you, finally.
And I'm always happy to meet a missionary, Father Verhagen. Please, have another cup of tea.
Thank you. I think I will.
Father, it's been the desire of my life to bring the gospel to the Indians.
Which leadership change arrives at the convent and how do the sisters react?
Alas, that privilege has so far been denied me.
Perhaps I'm finally bringing you that opportunity.
What do you mean?
One of my fellow Jesuits has told me about a tribe of Indians called the Potawatomis, who are being driven out of their lands in Indiana. Before that, they were driven out of Michigan.
Shameful.
Indeed. Now they are being relocated to a place in Kansas called Sugar Creek. The Potawatomis asked us to help them there. You see, the Society of Jesus has ministered to these tribes for decades. Half of them now are Catholics. They desperately want the sacraments. Praise be to God. And they need sisters to teach their children.
Oh, Father, how I'd love to go to Sugar Creek.
Why don't you?
I would need approval from our new superior, Mother Galitzen. She arrives next week.
May I return then and try to convince her?
Promise me you will. I fear I know exactly how my own conversation with her will go.
Hmm. No, unfortunately, I don't think we can spare anyone at present. I've only just arrived, and we can't be short-handed at the school. I don't think we will be, Mother Galitzin. We could... Mother Duchenne, right now I can't afford to lose you. Maybe sometime in the future, hmm? In the future. Shouldn't we be getting back? It's nearly time for Vespers, isn't it?
Yes, Mother. It is. Mother Duchenne, you're not eating anything. I had a little soup. That's not enough. You have to keep your strength up. Why? Do have some of the roast beef. Let me. Mother, look who's returned. Father Verhagen.
Here I am again, Mother Duchenne. As promised. Is this a good time?
It's the perfect time, Father. Come, let me introduce you to Mother Galitzen.
Lead the way.
It's very gracious of you to give me such a warm welcome, Mother Kalitsin. Especially when I didn't give you any prior notice.
We're happy to have you here, Father Verhagen. Please, tell us about the Potawatomis. We're all eager to hear their story. Indeed we are.
Thank you, Mother Dushan. Unfortunately, it's a very sad story, sisters. The Potawatomis call their long journey to Kansas the Trail of Death. Over 900 Potawatomi men, women, and children were forcibly removed from their lands in Indiana and, surrounded by 100 U.S.
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Chapters
3 chapters
1
What is happening in Florissant, Missouri in 1840 and why is Philippine still restless?
0:01β3:04
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Which leadership change arrives at the convent and how do the sisters react?
3:04β10:05
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What offer does Father Verhagen bring and how might it fulfill Philippineβs lifelong dream?
10:05β15:54