Charles de Foucauld

Charles de Foucauld
Author: Jean-Jacques Antier
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2022-03-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1642292249

"My Father, I put myself in your hands", wrote Charles de Foucauld in his journal. "Whatever you make of me, I thank you, I am ready for everything, I accept everything, I thank you for everything." When he was killed by bandits in 1916, the French aristocrat-turned-monk was virtually unknown. Over the course of a century, however, the radiance of Foucauld's hidden life has spread more and more, and the Church now recognizes him as a saint. His youth and early adulthood read like a novel—the loss of his parents; his education in Paris, where he abandoned the faith of his childhood; his military career in French Algeria; and his exploration of Morocco. After a conversion at the age of twenty-eight, Foucauld was charged with a desire to surrender himself completely to God, leading him eventually to a life of prayer in the Algerian desert. There he devoted himself to adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and charity toward his Muslim neighbors—even to the point of death. Jean-Jacques Antier describes Foucauld's dramatic, inspiring life in a vivid narrative style. He based his biography on the man's writings and correspondence as well as interviews with numerous people who knew him. Illustrated with sixteen pages of photos, and indexed.

Charles de Foucauld

Charles de Foucauld
Author: Cathy Wright
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Hermits
ISBN: 9780819815767

Called "the man who turns religion into love," Charles de Foucauld followed a winding path to his heart's true desire. After early years of wrenching loss, rebelliousness, unbelief in God, reckless adventure and the unbridled pursuit of pleasure, Charles experienced a profound conversion where he met God's mercy and love.

Christian Hermit in an Islamic World

Christian Hermit in an Islamic World
Author: Ali Merad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Christianity and other religions
ISBN: 9780809139033

Charles de Foucauld (1858-1916), after a worldly beginning, lived a life of prayer, self-denial and love for the Arabs in the African desert. Here is a moving personal tribute by a Muslim scholar.

The Universal Brother

The Universal Brother
Author: Kathleen (Little Sister of Jesus)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781565486461

Rather than relying too heavily on Charles de Foucauld's spiritual writings, little sister Kathleen draws on fresh material taken from his correspondence and diaries to set out his legacy for those who live in the deserts of the modern world, reminding us that at the heart of the Christian adventure is friendship with Jesus of Nazareth. Anchoring his spiritual life in the home of Nazareth, Charles discovered that being Jesus's little brother meant becoming a brother to the least and the most forsaken, a universal brother. It is what led him to settle on one of humanity's fault lines in the Algerian Sahara during the French colonial era in order to "cry the Gospel with his life." All of his plans seemed doomed to failure, be it that of forming a community of little brothers or of drawing the Tuareg people closer to the Gospel. His death at the hands of Islamic extremists has obvious contemporary overtones, and yet, he leaves in the heart of his disciple the conviction that it is not a question of success but of abandonment into the hands of a loving Father who grounds our identity as brother or sister deeper than any of our divisions.

15 Days of Prayer with Charles de Foucauld

15 Days of Prayer with Charles de Foucauld
Author: Michel Lafon (père.)
Publisher: Liguori Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Spiritual life
ISBN: 9780764804892

“15 Days of Prayer” Collection Now distributed by New City Press, this popular series is perfect for those looking for an introduction to a particular spiritual guide, those searching for gift ideas and those who merely wish to know more about the person and his or her spirituality. Additional volume planned in 2 to 3 months intervals. Each volume contains: • A brief biography of the saint or spiritual leader introduced in that volume • A guide to creating a format for prayer and retreat • 15 meditation sessions with focus points and reflection guides This volume, 15 Days of Prayer With Charles de Foucauld, will lead you, over a period of fifteen prayer sessions, to a place of prayer where a stronger relationship with God is possible. Follow the footsteps of Charles de Foucauld. From spoiled child to hero of God, the life of Charles de Foucauld is a model of how Christ’s love can transform a person’s soul. A rebellious child, Charles de Foucauld became a wild, pleasure-loving soldier in the French Army. But at 28, he experienced a spiritual transformation, rediscovering the Catholic faith of his childhood and accepting an “apostolate of goodness.” Charles left the life of a soldier for missionary work and believed that to love is the most powerful way to be loved. Serve the poor. A hermit who preferred the silence of solitude, Charles became a respected missionary in the remote Sahara concerned deeply about universal salvation. Believing that Christ did not come to earth primarily to teach but to share the human lot, Charles lived among those who were “furthest from God” and most rejected by men, sharing their lives and their hardships. In 1916, during an anti-French uprising, Charles was assassinated. Now Charles de Foucauld is remembered as not only a martyr for the France he loved but also for the God he adored. Enjoy your time with Charles de Foucauld and be prepared to be surprised as you journey with one of the most engaging spiritual figures of our time.

Saint Charles de Foucauld

Saint Charles de Foucauld
Author: LSJ Cathy Wright
Publisher: Pauline Books and Media
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2022-07-18
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0819891339

An early life of wrenching loss, unbelief, and rebellion preceded Charles de Foucauld’s unlikely journey to holiness. After an encounter with God’s mercy, he devoted his life to seeking “Nazareth.” Charles’ search led him to follow Jesus in humility and prayerful solidarity with the Muslim people of Algeria, making him a prophetic witness of communion today. Author Cathy Wright, a Little Sister of Jesus living out the spirituality of Charles de Foucauld, offers a moving portrait of this twentieth-century saint.