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Anonymous |
| Title |
The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by D. Garcia, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
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| Summary |
"The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois" by Anonymous is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative details the life and profound spiritual journey of Sister Margaret Bourgeois, the founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame in Montreal, Canada, established in 1659. This work explores her dedication to education, humanitarian efforts, and the establishment of a religious order dedicated to the service of God and the spiritual needs of the community. The opening of the book sets the stage for Sister Bourgeois’s significant contribution to Canadian society, detailing her background and early influences that shaped her vocation. The text transitions into the historical context of Canada’s early colonization efforts, highlighting key figures and events leading up to her arrival in Montreal. We learn about her determined spirit as she responds to her calling, her sacrifices, and her unwavering faith amidst challenges. Through rich descriptions and examples of her devotion, the beginning of the story paints a picture of a pivotal figure in the religious and educational landscape of early Canadian history, as well as her aspiration to promote the Catholic faith among indigenous populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Bourgeoys, Marguerite, Saint, 1620-1700
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6883 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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