Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Blessed John Berchmans is a biography written by Francis Goldie and originally published in 1877. The book tells the story of John Berchmans, a Belgian Jesuit who lived in the 17th century and is now recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church. The biography begins with John's childhood in Diest, Belgium, where he was born in 1599. The book then follows John's journey as he enters the Jesuit order and begins his studies in philosophy and theology. Throughout the book, Goldie highlights John's virtues, including his deep faith, humility, and devotion to the Virgin Mary. He also describes John's struggles with illness and his eventual death at the age of 22. The book includes anecdotes and stories from John's life, as well as quotes from his letters and writings. It also provides historical context for the events of John's life, including the political and religious turmoil of the time. Overall, The Life of Blessed John Berchmans offers a detailed and inspiring account of the life of a young Jesuit who dedicated himself to serving God and others.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.
