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Pauline Jaricot’s life on film

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To celebrate the beatification of Blessed Pauline Jaricot, a short film inspired by her extraordinary life has been produced by Pontifical Mission Societies (Catholic Mission) in France.

Bl Pauline’s remarkable life and legacy is told from the perspective of Claire, a young woman living in France as she embarks on her own journey in the footsteps of Pauline Jaricot in 2022.

In an evocative narrative of spirituality and service, we first learn of Claire’s own life as a 20-year-old woman from Lyon, as she visits friends, studies at the university, and listens to music, with a curiosity of the world around her.

By chance, Claire comes across an old book, a gift from her grandmother. Browsing through it she finds an image of Pauline Jaricot with a handwritten message,

“Claire, live like her, live like a dove”.

Claire is instantly struck by the words as they resonate within the context of her own life. Learning more, Claire starts her journey of discovery and immersion, as she reflects on Bl Pauline’s commitment to mission and evangelisation of the Church.

As the founder of one of the cornerstones of the work of Catholic Mission, Bl Pauline Jaricot is a key figure in our history and our future. We invite you to learn more about the short film by scanning the QR code above, or going to catholicmission.org.au/paulinejaricot. •

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