Daughter of Bl. Amadeus of Savoy and Yolanda of France, Louise was born on 28th December 1462. In obedience to her parents, she married Hugh of Orleans in 1479. Both led exemplary Christian lives. Following Hugh’s death in 1490, Louise distributed all her wealth and entered the Colettine Poor Clare convent of Orbe in 1492, founded by her mother-in-law in 1427. Louise was abbess in Orbe and was noted for her close links with the friars. Her cult as Blessed was confirmed in 1839 by Gregory XVI.
First Reading: Rom. 8: 26-30; Gospel: Luke 12: 32-34
