Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal by Chantal
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"Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal" is a collection of correspondence written by St. Jane Frances de Chantal, a saint known for her founding of the Order of the Visitation. The letters provide a unique glimpse into her spiritual life and the challenges she faced in the early 17th century. The translations are presented with the intention of conveying the essence of her character, motivations, and the relational dynamics she
engaged in with her contemporaries, including fellow religious figures and her family. The opening of this compilation introduces readers to the humanity of St. Jane Frances, articulating her struggles and the warmth found in her relationships. In her letters, she expresses longing for a deeper connection with God, alongside the trials of daily life, such as illness and familial concerns, particularly the grief over her daughter's death. The letters depict her as a relatable figure who balanced spiritual ambition with real-life challenges, offering insights into her spiritual growth and dedication to her faith amid times of sorrow. The preface emphasizes the importance of these letters in understanding the saint beyond her idealized image, illustrating her perseverance and the courage found in her candid expressions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint, 1572-1641 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Bourne, Cardinal, 1861-1935 |
| Translator | Visitation Nuns (Harrow, London, England) |
| Title | Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal |
| Credits |
Produced by Judith Wirawan, Karina Aleksandrova and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Chantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint, 1572-1641 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50592 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50592-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 527 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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