The Letters Of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258098438)

The Letters of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is a collection of letters written by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French Roman Catholic nun and mystic who lived in the 17th century. The book contains letters that she wrote to her spiritual directors, friends, and family members, as well as letters that were written to her by others. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is known for her devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and for her role in the development of the devotion to the Sacred Heart within the Catholic Church. Her letters provide insight into her spiritual life, her struggles and triumphs, and her relationship with God. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque's life, from her childhood to her time as a nun in the Visitation Order. The letters are presented in their original French, with English translations provided for the reader's convenience. Overall, The Letters of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque offers a unique glimpse into the life and spirituality of one of the most important figures in Catholic history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church or in the lives of saints and mystics.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: Marguerite Marie Alacoque
ISBN-10: 1258098431
ISBN-13: 9781258098438
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/02/2011
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d