Publisher's Synopsis
""Reformer: Saint Charles Borromeo"" is a biography of the 16th-century Catholic saint and cardinal, Charles Borromeo. Written by Margaret Yeo, the book explores Borromeo's life and his significant contributions to the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation. The book provides a detailed account of Borromeo's upbringing, education, and early career before delving into his work as a bishop and later as a cardinal. Yeo examines Borromeo's role in implementing reforms within the Church, including his efforts to combat corruption, promote education, and improve the lives of the poor. The book also explores Borromeo's personal life, including his relationships with family members and his devotion to prayer and the sacraments. Through extensive research and analysis, Yeo paints a vivid portrait of a man who dedicated his life to serving God and the Church, and whose legacy continues to inspire Catholics around the world.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.
