The Life Of Jean-Jacques Olier - Edward Healy Thompson - Bog

The Life of Jean-Jacques Olier: Founder of the Seminary of St. Sulpice is a biography written by Edward Healy Thompson in 1885. The book explores the life and achievements of Jean-Jacques Olier, a French Catholic priest known for his role in founding the Society of Saint-Sulpice, a religious community dedicated to training and educating priests. Thompson's biography delves into Olier's early life and education, his spiritual journey, and his work as a priest and spiritual director. The book also examines the historical context in which Olier lived, including the political and religious turmoil of seventeenth-century France.Throughout the book, Thompson highlights Olier's commitment to reforming the Catholic Church and his efforts to promote a more rigorous and disciplined approach to priestly formation. The author also explores the impact of Olier's work on the wider Catholic Church, both in France and beyond.The Life of Jean-Jacques Olier: Founder of the Seminary of St. Sulpice is a detailed and informative biography that offers valuable insights into the life and work of an important figure in Catholic history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church or the development of priestly formation.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.