They were canonized saints on October 18, 2015. Their marriage was one of love, as well as suffering. They are models of the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage and powerful intercessors for the fidelity and faith of married love of a man and woman who were open to children and the gift of life. They had nine children, five of whom entered religious life. They lost four children at a young age. Their desire to have many children was for the Glory of God. Louis and Zelie did not want to be canonized. They wanted to becaome saints in their daily lives and made the mission of their lives to serve God. They lived modestly, reached out to help the poor and needy and led daily prayers in their home. Zelie died of breast cancer at the age of 45 and Louis suffered greatly and had a three year stay in a psychiatric hospital. Through all their trials, Louis and Zelie were devoted to a life of family and prayer.
God created man in His image, in the Divine Image, He created him; male and female, He created them. Genesis 1:27
In the beautiful Sacrament of Marriage, husband and wife are called to help one another get to heaven by living lives of holiness. We live in a culture which undermines holiness and the sacredness of life and marriage. Saint Louis and Zelie are models for holiness within the family. We turn to them asking their powerful intercession for our families, our nation and our world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. From the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Pray for life and marriage and for the protection of religious liberty.
Learn about the beauty of the Sacrament of Marriage and family life.
Speak the truth and act with love and remain firm in our beliefs.
Be merciful. God is love and Jesus came to bring Mercy to the world.
Persevere in prayer and remain hopeful that all things are possible with God.
Saints Louis and Zelie, pray for us and all the intentions we hold in our hearts.
USCCB Marriage: Love and Life in the Divine Plan
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