The Life Of St. Vincent De Paul

By Henry Bedford

Book Overview

The Life of St. Vincent de Paul is a biography written by Henry Bedford that chronicles the life and works of the French Catholic priest and philanthropist, St. Vincent de Paul. The book provides a detailed account of the saint's early life, his spiritual journey, and his tireless efforts to help the poor and marginalized in 17th century France. Bedford paints a vivid picture of St. Vincent's selfless dedication to helping others, including his founding of the Congregation of the Mission (also known as the Vincentians), the Daughters of Charity, and other charitable organizations. The book also delves into St. Vincent's relationships with notable figures of his time, such as King Louis XIII and Cardinal Richelieu, as well as his interactions with the common people he served.Overall, The Life of St. Vincent de Paul offers a comprehensive and inspiring look at the life of a truly remarkable individual whose legacy continues to inspire acts of charity and compassion to this day.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163605263
• ISBN13: 9781163605264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"