Life of Pere Etienne Pernet

'Life of Pere Etienne Pernet' by Alice Lady Lovat is a comprehensive and moving biography of the venerable French priest who founded the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Assumption. Father Pernet’s life was dedicated to the spiritual and material welfare of the poor, particularly through his pioneering work in home nursing for the sick and destitute. Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century France, this work explores his profound spiritual journey, his collaboration with Marie de Jésus (Antoinette Fage), and the growth of his religious order.Lady Lovat provides a detailed account of Pernet’s character, highlighting his humility, tireless devotion, and the apostolic zeal that led him to establish a community of sisters living among the people they served. The narrative delves into his early years, his formation as an Assumptionist, and the challenges he faced in bringing his vision of social and spiritual renewal to fruition. This biography serves as an essential resource for those interested in Catholic hagiography, the history of religious orders, and the social history of the Church in France. It captures the essence of a man whose life became a testament to charity and the transformative power of faith in action.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.