Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal
By Jeanne-Françoise de Saint Chantal
Length6h 26m
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In "Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal," the correspondence of one of the most influential figures of the Catholic Reformation offers a remarkable glimpse into her spiritual journey and the founding of the Visitation Sisters. With eloquent prose and a deeply personal tone, these letters explore themes of love, loss, and the quest for holiness. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, they illuminate the socio-religious tapestry of the time, reflecting the challenges faced by a woman dedicated to her faith amid a patriarchal society. De Saint Chantal's style is both accessible and profound, making the sacred and the everyday seamlessly intertwine in her life's narrative. Jeanne-Françoise de Saint Chantal, a contemporary of St. Francis de Sales, co-founded the Visitation order to empower women through spirituality and education. Her extensive correspondence reveals not only her personal trials but also her deep connections with other religious figures and her unwavering faith in God. These letters demonstrate her role as a spiritual leader and advocate for women, shaping the landscape of early modern spirituality. I highly recommend this collection to those interested in theology, women's history, and the spiritual practices of Catholic mysticism. De Saint Chantal's letters are both an intimate portrayal of a saintly life and a foundational piece of literature for understanding the complexities of faith and gender in a transforming society.
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Rating★★★★ 4.3 (14)
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length6 hrs 26 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 28, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1VI. To St. Francis de Sales.
2VII. To the Sisters of the Monastery of the Visitation of Annecy.
3VIII. To Sister Jeanne Charlotte de Bréchard, Assistant and Mistress of Novices at Annecy.
4IX. To Sister Péronne Marie de Châtel at Lyons.
5X. To Mother Marie Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Lyons.
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6XI. To the Same.
7XII. To the Same.
8XIII. To Sister Péronne Marie de Châtel at Lyons.
9XIV. To Mother Marie Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Lyons.
10XV. To Sisters Péronne Marie de Châtel and Marie Aimée de Blonay.
11XVI. To Mother M. J. Favre.
12XVII. To Madame de Gouffier.
13XVIII. To Mother Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Lyons.
14XIX. To Sister Marie Aimée de Blonay, Mistress of Novices at Lyons.[A]
15XX. To the Same.
16XXI. To Mother Marie Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Lyons.
17XXII. To the Same.
18XXIII. To Mother Jeanne Charlotte de Bréchard, Superior at Moulins. On the death of the Saint's daughter, Madame de Thorens.[A]
19XXIV. To M. de Neuchèze, the Saint's nephew.
20XXV. To Mother Marie Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Lyons.
21XXVI. To Madame de la Fléchère.[A]
22XXVII. To Sister Paule Jéronyme de Monthoux,[A] Mistress of Novices at Annecy.
23XXVIII. To M. Michel Favre, Confessor to St. Francis de Sales, and to the Religious of the Visitation at Annecy.
24XXIX. To Sister Anne Marie Rosset, Assistant at Annecy.
25XXX. To Sister Paul Jéronyme de Monthoux, Mistress of Novices at Annecy.
26XXXI. To Madame de la Fléchère.
27XXXII. To Mother Jeanne Charlotte de Bréchard, Superior at Moulins.
28XXXIII. To Mother Péronne Marie de Châtel, Superior at Grenoble.
29XXXIV. To Mother Marie Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Lyons.
30XXXV. To Sister Marie-Avoye Humbert, at Moulins.
31XXXVI. To the Sisters of the Visitation of Bourges.
32XXXVII. To the Sisters of the Visitation of Moulins.
33XXXVIII. To Mother Péronne-Marie de Châtel,[A] Superior at Grenoble.
34XXXIX. To Mademoiselle de Chantal.
35XL. To Mother Jeanne Charlotte de Bréchard, Superior at Moulins.
36XLI. To Mademoiselle de Chantal.
37XLII. To Sister Marie-Marthe Legros, at Bourges.
38XLIII. To Madame du Tertre.
39XLIV. To M. de Palierne, Treasurer of France at Moulins.
40XLV. To St. Francis de Sales.
41XLVI. To Madame de la Fléchère.
42XLVII. To the Countess de Toulonjon.
43XLVIII. To Mother Marie Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Montferrand.
44XLIX. To M. de Neuchèze.
45L. To Mother Anne Catherine de Beaumont, Superior of the First Monastery of Paris.
46LI. To Mother Marie Jacqueline Favre, Superior at Dijon.
47LII. To Mother Anne Catherine de Beaumont, Superior of the First Monastery of Paris.
48LIII. To Mother Marie Hélène de Chastellux, Superior at Moulins.
49LIV. To Sister Marie Marguerite Milletot at Dijon.
50LV. To Sister Françoise Gasparde de la Grave,[A] Assistant to the Superior at Belley.
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