When Marie R. Paul Saint-Juste — known affectionately as Rosie — speaks about her life, it is not simply a biography; it is a testimony, stitched together by faith, destiny, and a promise made long before she understood its weight. Born in Saint-Marc, Haiti, and raised in Liancourt, Rosie’s childhood carried the resilience of Haitian soil and the hope of parents who believed education could unlock the world. They sent her to Jamaica to continue her studies, but it was in New York City, far from the rhythms of her hometown, where her story of destiny began to unfold.
At just fifteen years old, Rosie had a dream. In it, she saw an old man she instinctively knew was her grandfather—though they had never met. Dressed in vibrant colors, she was asked to dance before him. When she finished, he led her to a long table overflowing with fruits and meats, foods she had never seen in Haiti. His words were clear: “I prepared this table for you because you are the only one in the family who will share with others.”
Every miracle begins with someone who says yes. Someone who believes that one act of service, one offering, one prayer can change a life. L’Action de Grâce is that moment of yes — the decision to let your gratitude change the world. Don’t wait for miracles when you can become one. Together, we will lift the broken, feed the hungry, and prove that faith is still alive. If you’ve ever wondered what God could do through you, this is your answer.
For years, the dream faded into memory. But in 2012, while in Congo-Kinshasa, Rosie saw that same dress. The vision came flooding back, and with it, the certainty that God had never forgotten. Through scripture, she found its meaning: when God ordains a destiny, no obstacle, no opposition, no force can undo it. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11.
Looking back now, Rosie sees the evidence of that promise. Through her company, Essence de Beauté, she supported churches, synagogues, and community centers. But in 2017, she stepped into something larger—the creation of the Marie R. Paul Saint-Juste Foundation, built to serve and uplift the most disadvantaged. Her latest calling, however, is something even deeper. She calls it L’Action de Grâce—an offering of gratitude, a vow made public, a movement born out of thanksgiving to God.
To Rosie, L’Action de Grâce is not an event on a calendar; it is a living testimony—a gathering around the table of abundance God has prepared.
It is a reminder that His promises do not fail, and a call for others to take their seat at that table not as spectators, but as participants in a movement of gratitude, service, and faith. What He has done for her, she insists, He can do for anyone. Her life is the proof. The invitation is open. To God be the glory—forever.
There comes a moment when gratitude demands action — when you realize you are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. L’Action de Grâce is that calling. It’s your invitation to sit at the table God Himself prepared — a table where faith becomes movement and thanksgiving becomes ministry. This isn’t about joining an organization; it’s about stepping into your purpose. The same God who fulfilled His promise to Rosie is ready to fulfill His promise to you. Take your seat. Be part of the miracle.
Become a Member. Build the Legacy.
In a world that rushes past blessings, L’Action de Grâce is a pause — a sanctuary for grateful hearts. Here, we don’t stand alone; we stand together, hand in hand, transforming gratitude into compassion that reaches across families, cities, and nations. When you become a member, you join a family that prays, serves, and builds together. You become part of something eternal — a legacy of love that outlives you. Your membership is more than a title; it’s your place in God’s story of grace.
