CHARLES DE FOUCAULD (Modern Spiritual Masters) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570752443 ISBN 13: 9781570752445

Publisher: Orbis Books, 1999

Synopsis

Drawn from writings, sermons, and letters and including a brief biography, this collection offers a full introduction to Charles de Foucauld, French aristocrat and soldier in North Africa at the turn of the century, who experienced a radical conversion. de Foucauld, who died a martyr in the desert of Algiers, was, as Richard Rohr says, "one of those rare souls who leaves no one untouched and many transformed." Charles was beautified on November 13th, 2005.

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From the Back Cover

Charles de Foucauld sought to proclaim the gospel not simply by his words but by his life. Living among the Muslim poor of Algeria, he sought to be a "universal brother", a witness to the love of God for all people. Though at the time of his violent death he had attracted no followers, his story later inspired the foundation of the Little Brothers and the Little Sisters of Jesus. This volume offers a poignant entry into the heart of a modern mystic and martyr.

Edition details

• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570752443
• ISBN 13: 9781570752445
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128