The book ""Life of Sister Mary St. Peter, Carmelite of Tours"" is a biographical work authored by M. L'Abbe Janvier and published in 1884. The book chronicles the life of Sister Mary St. Peter, who was a member of the Carmelite order in Tours, France. The author provides a detailed account of Sister Mary's life, from her childhood to her entry into the Carmelite order and her spiritual journey thereafter.The book delves into Sister Mary's experiences as a nun, including her devotion to prayer and her mystical experiences. ...
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The book ""Life of Sister Mary St. Peter, Carmelite of Tours"" is a biographical work authored by M. L'Abbe Janvier and published in 1884. The book chronicles the life of Sister Mary St. Peter, who was a member of the Carmelite order in Tours, France. The author provides a detailed account of Sister Mary's life, from her childhood to her entry into the Carmelite order and her spiritual journey thereafter.The book delves into Sister Mary's experiences as a nun, including her devotion to prayer and her mystical experiences. The author also explores Sister Mary's role in the promotion of the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus, which she claimed to have received in a vision. The book describes how Sister Mary's devotion to the Holy Face spread throughout France and beyond, ultimately leading to the establishment of a religious order dedicated to the devotion.In addition to Sister Mary's life, the book also provides a glimpse into the religious and cultural landscape of France during the 19th century. The author discusses the political and social upheavals of the time, including the French Revolution and the rise of anti-clericalism. The book also explores the role of the Catholic Church in French society during this period.Overall, ""Life of Sister Mary St. Peter, Carmelite of Tours"" is a detailed and insightful biography of a remarkable woman and her contributions to the Catholic Church. It provides a unique perspective on the religious and cultural history of France during the 19th century.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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