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Title: Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

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Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Chantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint, 1572-1641

Author of introduction, etc.: Bourne, Cardinal, 1861-1935

Translator: Visitation Nuns (Harrow, London, England)

EBook No.: 50592

Published: Dec 2, 2015

Downloads: 528

Language: English

Subject: Chantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint, 1572-1641 -- Correspondence

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Credits: Produced by Judith Wirawan, Karina Aleksandrova and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Chantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint, 1572-1641

Author of introduction, etc.: Bourne, Cardinal, 1861-1935

Translator: Visitation Nuns (Harrow, London, England)

EBook No.: 50592

Published: Dec 2, 2015

Downloads: 528

Language: English

Subject: Chantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint, 1572-1641 -- Correspondence

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.