The Story Of St. John Baptist De La Salle: Founder Of The Institute Of The Brothers Of The Christian Schools

By Francis Meehan and Francis J. Meehan

Book Overview

""The Story Of St. John Baptist De La Salle"" is a biographical account of the life and work of St. John Baptist De La Salle, the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Written by a Brother of the Christian Schools, the book provides a comprehensive overview of De La Salle's life, from his early years as a priest in Reims, France, to his later work as an educator and founder of a religious order dedicated to the education of poor children.The book explores De La Salle's early struggles as a young priest, his decision to leave his comfortable life and devote himself to serving the poor, and his innovative approach to education, which emphasized the importance of practical skills and hands-on learning. It also delves into the challenges De La Salle faced in establishing his religious order, including opposition from the Catholic Church and financial difficulties.Throughout the book, the author provides insights into De La Salle's character and personality, painting a picture of a man who was deeply committed to his faith and to the education of young people. The book also includes numerous anecdotes and stories that illustrate De La Salle's teachings and his impact on the lives of those he worked with.Overall, ""The Story Of St. John Baptist De La Salle"" is a fascinating and inspiring account of the life and work of a remarkable man who devoted his life to the service of others. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, the Catholic Church, or the lives of the saints.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: 1163184853
• ISBN13: 9781163184851
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"