The Life Of M. Olier

The Life of M. Olier is a biographical book written by Edward Healy Thompson. The book traces the life of Jean-Jacques Olier, a French Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. Olier was the founder of the Society of Saint-Sulpice, a community of priests dedicated to the education and spiritual formation of future priests. The book begins with Olier's childhood and education, and then moves on to his early career as a priest. It covers his struggles with illness and his eventual decision to devote his life to the formation of future priests. Thompson provides a detailed account of Olier's work in founding the Society of Saint-Sulpice, including the challenges he faced and the successes he achieved. He also explores Olier's spiritual life and his devotion to the Catholic Church. The book includes a wealth of information about life in 17th century France, including the political and social climate of the time. It also provides insight into the role of the Catholic Church in French society during this period. Overall, The Life of M. Olier is a comprehensive and engaging biography of an important figure in Catholic history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who devoted his life to the service of the Church and the formation of future priests.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.