02541cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000540011324500540016726400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750802260043852013240066453400450198865300710203370000330210470000470213785600430218450592UtSlPG20260610134149.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aChantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint,d1572-164110aSelected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-12-02  aProduced by Judith Wirawan, Karina Aleksandrova and the
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available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Selected Letters of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal" is a collection of correspondence written by St. Jane Frances de Chantal, a saint known for her founding of the Order of the Visitation. The letters provide a unique glimpse into her spiritual life and the challenges she faced in the early 17th century. The translations are presented with the intention of conveying the essence of her character, motivations, and the relational dynamics she engaged in with her contemporaries, including fellow religious figures and her family.  The opening of this compilation introduces readers to the humanity of St. Jane Frances, articulating her struggles and the warmth found in her relationships. In her letters, she expresses longing for a deeper connection with God, alongside the trials of daily life, such as illness and familial concerns, particularly the grief over her daughter's death. The letters depict her as a relatable figure who balanced spiritual ambition with real-life challenges, offering insights into her spiritual growth and dedication to her faith amid times of sorrow. The preface emphasizes the importance of these letters in understanding the saint beyond her idealized image, illustrating her perseverance and the courage found in her candid expressions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChantal, Jeanne-Françoise de, Saint, 1572-1641 -- Correspondence1 aBourne, Cardinal,d1861-19351 aVisitation Nunsq(Harrow, London, England)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50592