Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Life of St. Leonard of Port-Maurice: 1676-1751"" is a biography of the Italian Franciscan friar, St. Leonard of Port-Maurice, written by Dominic Devas and originally published in 1920. The book covers the life and work of St. Leonard, who is known for his devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and his preaching of the Gospel throughout Italy and France. The biography includes details of St. Leonard's childhood, his time as a student and novice in the Franciscan order, and his later years as a missionary and preacher. The book also discusses St. Leonard's contributions to the Catholic Church, including his advocacy for the establishment of perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and his promotion of the use of the Stations of the Cross. Overall, ""Life of St. Leonard of Port-Maurice"" provides a comprehensive and inspiring account of the life of this important figure in Catholic history.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.
