Friends of Bethany
On the way with Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche
Messenger of Infinite Love
"My reason for being is to be nothing, a feather drifting in the wind, a grain of sand washed up by the sea; but this feather, this grain of sand, is the messenger of Infinite Love." (from the letter from Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche to Father Alfred Charrier SJ, dated December 27, 1908)
Who is Louise Marguerite
Claret de la Touche?
Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche was born in France in 1868. From an early age, she showed a deep religious inclination but also experienced the ups and downs of social life as the daughter of a good family. In 1890, she entered the Visitation Convent in Romans and received the religious name Sister Louise Marguerite of the Sacred Heart. Known for her piety, obedience, and devotion to God, she quickly rose to the rank of novice mistress and eventually superior. During her convent life, she says she received divine mandates centered on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and, in particular, the Work of Infinite Love. These mystical experiences compelled her to advocate for a greater recognition of and devotion to divine love and ultimately to found a new order dedicated to Infinite Love. Although she and her work enjoyed only limited success during her lifetime, the Work of Infinite Love became widely known after her death, particularly through the publication of her writings. Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche died in Italy in 1915. The beatification process began in 1933 and led to the recognition of her heroic virtue in 2006.
Blog/News
In the blog, you will find news about Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche, the beatification process, the Work of Infinite Love, the Friends of Bethany in German-speaking countries, and much more…
Wie 2025 zu einem Jahr des Aufbruchs für die Freunde von Bethanien wurde.
Jesus hat in Seinem Testament "an alles gedacht".
Der diesjährige Weihnachts-Rundbrief der Freunde von Bethanien behandelt die alles verändernde Überraschung schlechthin.
Support the beatification process!
Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche lived the Christian virtues to an extraordinary degree and already bears the title of Venerable Servant of God. Beatification now requires at least one verified and recognized miracle that occurred after the death of Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche and through her intercession.
During this phase, the initiative of the faithful is especially important. That's why the Friends of Bethany have launched Challenge 26/33. Learn what the title Challenge 26/33 means and how you can support the beatification process in various ways.
Life stages of
Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche
A detailed description of Louise Marguerite Claret de la Touche can be found under the menu item “Person”.
The four branches in
Work of Infinite Love
A detailed description of the four branches in the Work of Infinite Love can be found under the menu item “Work”.
Bethany Hour for
Priests and priestly vocations
Here you will find the invitation to the next Bethany Hour for priests and priestly vocations.
You can find out more about the Bethany Hour under the menu item “Support/Contact”.
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Bethany Hour July 3, 2025, 7 - 8 pm
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