Publisher's Synopsis
The Rule of St. Augustine and the Constitutions for the Religious of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd of Angers is a book written by the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd in 1890. The book is a compilation of the religious rule of St. Augustine and the constitutions of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd of Angers. The rule of St. Augustine is a set of guidelines for living a religious life that was developed by St. Augustine of Hippo in the 4th century. The rule emphasizes the importance of community and living a life of service to others. The constitutions of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd of Angers were developed by the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd in Angers, France. The congregation was founded in 1835 by St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, and its mission is to provide care and support to women and girls who have been marginalized or exploited.The book provides a detailed description of the rule of St. Augustine and the constitutions of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd of Angers. It includes information on the organization and governance of the congregation, as well as the daily life of the sisters. The book also provides insight into the values and beliefs of the congregation, including their commitment to social justice and their belief in the inherent dignity of every person.Overall, The Rule of St. Augustine and the Constitutions for the Religious of the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd of Angers is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and mission of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, as well as those interested in the rule of St. Augustine and the principles of religious life.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.