Lacordaire's Letters To Young Men (1865)

By Jean Baptiste H. D. De Lacordaire

Book Overview

Lacordaire's Letters To Young Men (1865) is a collection of letters written by the French Dominican friar, Jean Baptiste H. D. Lacordaire, to young men. The book was originally published in French in 1853 under the title ""Lettres ������ un jeune homme sur la vie chr�����tienne"" and was later translated into English by a group of Catholic priests. The letters cover a wide range of topics related to the Christian faith and the challenges faced by young men in the mid-19th century. Lacordaire offers advice on how to live a virtuous life, how to resist temptation, and how to cultivate a deep relationship with God. He also discusses the importance of education, the role of the family, and the need for social justice.Throughout the book, Lacordaire draws on his own experiences as a young man and as a member of the Dominican order. He uses anecdotes and examples from the lives of saints and other holy men to illustrate his points and to encourage his readers to strive for holiness.Lacordaire's Letters To Young Men is a timeless work that continues to inspire and guide young men in their spiritual journey. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their faith and live a more virtuous life.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120309700
• ISBN13: 9781120309709
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"