June 1
Hildegard Burjan (1883–1933)
Founding wife
Wife, mother, politician and founder, Hildegarda Burjan showed that holiness can transform public life and social action.
Biography
Born into a Jewish family, she received Catholic baptism after overcoming a serious illness. In Vienna she defended working women and promoted laws inspired by Christian social justice; In 1918 he founded Caritas Socialis to serve families, the sick and vulnerable people. He fueled his intense activity with the Eucharist and faithfully fulfilled his family duties.
Practical advice
Convert a social concern today into a concrete action of help, without neglecting your own family.
Example of
Family lifeSelf-givingFounding spirit