{"product_id":"life-of-saint-madeleine-sophie-9781025802343","title":"Life of Saint Madeleine Sophie","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Margaret Ward\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Christianity - Saints \u0026amp; Sainthood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Life of Saint Madeleine Sophie\" offers a profound and detailed exploration of the spiritual journey and public ministry of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. As the founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart, Barat played a pivotal role in the landscape of nineteenth-century Catholic education, establishing institutions that would provide rigorous intellectual and spiritual formation for young women across Europe and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargaret Ward's narrative captures the essence of a woman defined by her deep humility and unwavering resolve. The work follows Madeleine Sophie from her childhood in Joigny, through the tumultuous years of the French Revolution, to the eventual establishment of her religious order. Readers will find a compelling account of her leadership, her vision for the \"Sacred Heart\" schools, and her tireless efforts to balance administrative duties with a contemplative inner life. \u003cb\u003eThis biography\u003c\/b\u003e serves not only as a record of her canonized life but also as a testament to the enduring influence of her pedagogical and spiritual philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich in historical context, this work provides insight into the challenges faced by religious orders in the post-Revolutionary era. It is an essential read for those interested in \u003ci\u003ehagiography\u003c\/i\u003e, the history of women in the Church, and the transformative power of faith-based education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887588819095,"sku":"9781025802343","price":4039.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025802343.webp?v=1781160118","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/life-of-saint-madeleine-sophie-9781025802343","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}