Publisher's Synopsis
The Society of the Sacred Heart is a historical book written by Janet Erskine Stuart and first published in 1914. The book is a detailed account of the founding and development of the Society of the Sacred Heart, a religious order of Catholic women established in France in the late 18th century. The author traces the origins of the society, which was founded by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, and describes the challenges and successes faced by the order in its early years. Stuart provides insight into the society's mission of education and evangelization, and how it spread throughout Europe and eventually to North and South America.The book also explores the spiritual and religious beliefs of the Society of the Sacred Heart, including its devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the importance of prayer and contemplation in the lives of its members. Overall, The Society of the Sacred Heart is a comprehensive and insightful historical account of one of the most important religious orders in the Catholic Church. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and work of the women who dedicated their lives to the service of God and the education of young women.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.
