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The Venerable Mother Frances Schervier: Foundress Of The Congregation Of The Sisters Of The Poor Of St. Frances

The Venerable Mother Frances Schervier: Foundress Of The Congregation Of The Sisters Of The Poor Of St. Frances

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1163125679
ISBN13: 9781163125670
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 526
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Venerable Mother Frances Schervier: Foundress Of The Congregation Of The Sisters Of The Poor Of St. Frances is a biography written by Ignatius Jeiler. The book chronicles the life of Mother Frances Schervier, who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor of St. Frances in the mid-19th century. The book details Mother Frances' early life, her conversion to Catholicism, and her decision to dedicate her life to serving the poor. It also delves into the challenges she faced in establishing her congregation, including opposition from the Church hierarchy and financial difficulties. Throughout the book, Jeiler highlights Mother Frances' deep spirituality and her unwavering commitment to her mission. He also discusses the impact of her work, which included establishing hospitals, orphanages, and homes for the elderly and disabled. The Venerable Mother Frances Schervier: Foundress Of The Congregation Of The Sisters Of The Poor Of St. Frances is a comprehensive and inspiring account of the life of a remarkable woman who devoted herself to serving those in need. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Catholicism 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.

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