Subversive Power of Love, The: The Vision of Henriette Delille (Madeleva Lecture in Spirituality) - Softcover

Copeland, M. Shawn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809144891 ISBN 13: 9780809144891

Publisher: Paulist Press, 2009

Synopsis

Highlights Henriette Delille, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family, who lived out a vision that defied social convention, cultural custom, and tepid religiosity.

About this title

Synopsis:

Henriette Delille, founder of the Congregation of the Sister of the Holy Family, lived out a vision that defied social convention, cultural custom, and tepid religiosity. Her vision embraced the enslaved, the poor, the sick, the elderly; and, in the midst of nineteenth century New Orleans, thoroughly reconceptualized black women's bodies. Delille gave herself unreservedly to a bold venture that embodied belief and hope, enduring commitment, and the subversive power of love. Her cause for canonization has been officially opened by the Vatican.

About the Author:

M. Shawn Copeland is associate professor of systematic theology in the department of theology at Boston College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0809144891
• ISBN 13: 9780809144891
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96