St. Louise De Marillac: Foundress Of The Sisters Of Charity

St. Louise De Marillac: Foundress Of The Sisters Of Charity is a biography written by M. V. Woodgate. The book tells the story of Louise De Marillac, a French Catholic nun who founded the Sisters of Charity in the 17th century. The Sisters of Charity were a religious order dedicated to serving the poor and sick, and they became known for their work in hospitals and orphanages.The book begins with a brief overview of Louise's early life, including her marriage and widowhood, before delving into her spiritual journey and eventual decision to become a nun. It then follows her as she works with St. Vincent de Paul to establish the Sisters of Charity and build a network of hospitals and other charitable institutions across France.Throughout the book, Woodgate provides historical context and background information on the religious and social climate of the time, as well as insights into Louise's character and motivations. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of important people and places in Louise's life.St. Louise De Marillac: Foundress Of The Sisters Of Charity is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on a remarkable woman and her contributions to the Catholic Church and society at large.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
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d
ISBN: 9781163195352

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