Publisher's Synopsis
A Gracious Life is a biography of Barbara Acarie, also known as Blessed Mary of the Incarnation, written by Emily Bowles and originally published in 1879. The book explores the life of Acarie, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th and 17th centuries and eventually became a Carmelite nun. Acarie was known for her devout faith and her dedication to helping others, particularly the poor and the sick. She was also a mystic and had several mystical experiences throughout her life. The book details Acarie's early life as a wife and mother, her conversion to Catholicism, and her eventual decision to become a nun. It also explores her work as a nun, including her efforts to establish a new Carmelite convent in France. The book provides a detailed look at Acarie's life and her impact on the Catholic Church, as well as her enduring legacy as a model of piety and service.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.
