Selected writings. Edited, translated, and introduced by Janet K. Ruffing.

Catholic Church lesw Leseur, Elisabeth, 1866-1914. Selected writings. (Series: Classics of Western spirituality). Edited, translated, and introduced by Janet K. Ruffing. Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 2005, xv, 319 pages, notes, bib, index. Hardcover, pencil underling on a number of pages with some pencil checks in margins. Fine copy else. $17.50 Box 23

Summary:This volume, the first in the "Classics of Western Spirituality" series to venture into the 20th century, introduces the writings of Elisabeth Leseur (1800-1914), a French laywoman who left a record of a remarkable inner spiritual journey that was all but hidden from those who knew her.

Contents :

Elisabeth Leseur (1866-1914)

Elisabeth Leseur's spirituality

Primary influences on Elisabeth Leseur's spirituality

Church and society

The women's movement

The communion of saints

Personal vocation

Suffering

Friendship within the communion of saints

The writings

Note on the translation

The texts

Journal and daily thoughts

The journal: part 1 (1899-1906)

Notebook of resolutions (1906-1912)

The journal : part 2 (1911-1914)

Daily thoughts (1899-1906)

My spiritual testament

Writings on Christian vocation

Letters to unbelievers

Letters on suffering