St. Chantal And The Foundation Of The Visitation V2

By Émile Bougaud

Book Overview

St. Chantal And The Foundation Of The Visitation V2 is a book written by Emile Bougaud, a French Catholic priest, and historian. The book is a biographical account of the life of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, a French noblewoman who founded the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary in the 17th century. The book is the second volume in a two-volume set, and it covers the period of St. Chantal's life from 1604 to 1622. The book provides a detailed account of St. Chantal's early life, her marriage to the Baron de Chantal, and her subsequent widowhood. It also describes her religious conversion, her friendship with St. Francis de Sales, and her decision to found the Order of the Visitation. The author provides a rich historical context for St. Chantal's life, describing the political and religious climate of France during the 17th century. The book also includes excerpts from St. Chantal's letters and other writings, providing insight into her spiritual life and her relationship with God. Overall, St. Chantal And The Foundation Of The Visitation V2 is a compelling biography of a remarkable woman who overcame personal tragedy to found a religious order that continues to serve the Church today. The book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, women's religious orders, or the lives of the saints.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432631063
• ISBN13: 9781432631062
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"