The Life Of Mother Clare Fey: Foundress Of The Congregation Of The Poor Child Jesus 1815-1894 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163181744)

""The Life of Mother Clare Fey: Foundress of the Congregation of the Poor Child Jesus 1815-1894"" is a biography written by Ignaz Watterott. The book tells the story of Mother Clare Fey, a German nun who founded the Congregation of the Poor Child Jesus in 1844. The congregation was dedicated to the education and care of poor and neglected children, and it quickly grew to include schools, orphanages, and other charitable works throughout Europe and beyond. The book provides a detailed account of Mother Clare's life, from her childhood in Aachen to her calling to religious life and her eventual founding of the congregation. It also explores the challenges she faced in her work, including opposition from church authorities and financial struggles. Throughout the biography, Watterott draws on a variety of sources, including Mother Clare's own writings and letters, as well as accounts from those who knew her personally. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring Mother Clare's story to life. Overall, ""The Life of Mother Clare Fey"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others and making a difference in the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religious life and the role of women in the church.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: Ignaz Watterott
ISBN-10: 1163181749
ISBN-13: 9781163181744
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d