St. Louise De Marillac: Foundress Of The Sisters Of Charity (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164486657)

St. Louise De Marillac: Foundress Of The Sisters Of Charity is a biographical book written by M. V. Woodgate. The book tells the story of St. Louise De Marillac, a French noblewoman who founded the Sisters of Charity, also known as the Daughters of Charity. The book traces the life of St. Louise, from her privileged upbringing to her eventual conversion to Catholicism and her work with the poor and sick. It also explores her relationship with St. Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, and their collaboration in establishing the Sisters of Charity. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and successes of St. Louise's mission, including the establishment of hospitals, orphanages, and schools for the poor. The author also delves into St. Louise's spiritual journey, including her struggles with illness and her deep commitment to serving God through her work with the poor. Overall, St. Louise De Marillac: Foundress Of The Sisters Of Charity is an inspiring and informative account of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others and making a difference in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: M. V. Woodgate
ISBN-10: 1164486659
ISBN-13: 9781164486657
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 204
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d