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Saint Madeleine Sophie: Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, 1779 to 1865

Saint Madeleine Sophie: Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, 1779 to 1865

Monahan, Maud

Hardcover

Religious BiographiesCatholicismGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1025963776
ISBN13: 9781025963778
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Saint Madeleine Sophie, Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, 1779 to 1865 is an insightful biography written by Maud Monahan that chronicles the life and legacy of the woman who established the Society of the Sacred Heart. Born during the Enlightenment and living through the upheaval of the French Revolution, Madeleine Sophie Barat dedicated her life to the education of young women and the revitalization of Christian life in post-revolutionary France.

The narrative explores her spiritual journey, her leadership in founding numerous schools across Europe and the Americas, and the profound impact of her educational philosophy. This work provides a detailed account of the challenges she faced in navigating the political and social shifts of the nineteenth century while maintaining the integrity of her mission. Readers will find a compelling portrait of a woman whose vision for holistic education and spiritual devotion left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church. Saint Madeleine Sophie, Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, 1779 to 1865 serves as both a historical record of a religious order's origins and a tribute to a saint whose influence continues to be felt in educational institutions worldwide.

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