Mary Purcell

The life of Vincent de Paul, the great apostle of charity, is one of the most inspiring of all the Christian saints and his legacy is visible today through the internationally recognised charity that bears his name. In The World of Monsieur Vincent, Mary Purcell gives readers a fascinating portrait of the saint who saw 'Christ agonising in every human being who suffered, and who spent a lifetime in trying to assuage that agony'. Both the grandeur and the misery of life in seventeenth century France is vividly recaptured by the author as she traces Vincent de Paul’s long life (1580-1660). Here again we meet the young peasant, the priest, the captive slave, the religious reformer, and the founder of two great religious orders - the Vincentians and the Daughters of Charity - whose work continues today. The wealth of historical detail included in The World of Monsieur Vincent, first published in 1966, makes it a particularly valuable study of both a renowned saint’s life and the turbulent times in which he lived. With a new introduction by Pascal Scallon CM, the Provincial Superior of the Irish Province of the Vincentians and the National Spiritual Director of the SVP.

""The Halo On The Sword: Saint Joan Of Arc"" by Mary Purcell is a biography of Joan of Arc, the famous French heroine and saint. The book provides a detailed account of Joan's life, from her humble beginnings in a small village to her rise as a military leader during the Hundred Years' War. The author explores Joan's religious visions, which she believed were messages from God, and her unwavering determination to drive the English out of France. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing context for Joan's actions and the challenges she faced. Purcell's writing is engaging and informative, making ""The Halo On The Sword"" a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, religion, or women's studies. 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.

Milledgeville Tapestry is a collection of work by the Milledgeville Learning-In-Retirement Writers' Group. The stories and poems represent our memories and our lives. The writers range in age from 17 to 90. We are housewives, teachers, surgeons, students, and other retired professionals with keen interests in the literary field. Come read our works and allow us to share our lives with you.