Life and Letters of Henry Van Rensselaer: Priest of the Society of Jesus (Classic Reprint)

Spillane, Edward P.

ISBN 10: 1331191319 / ISBN 13: 9781331191315

Published by Forgotten Books, 2019

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368 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.76 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life and Letters of Henry Van Rensselaer: Priest of the Society of Jesus (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331191319
• ISBN 13: 9781331191315
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms

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Synopsis

Discover the life of a devoted Jesuit whose letters reveal a calling in action and charity. This biography uses Henry Van Rensselaer’s own writings to illuminate faith lived out in the daily work of a priest and mentor.

This edition gathers his letters and recollections to trace a path from novice days through his parish work in New York. It shows how devotion, discipline, and personal warmth shaped a life of service, ministry, and mission.

- See a priest who writes with tenderness to family, friends, and supporters, and who stays true to his vows.
- Learn how he balanced study, prayer, and active ministry, including missions and parish life in New York.
- Get portraits of colleagues and friends who trusted him, and moments that reveal his humility and generosity.
- Explore the personal anecdotes that illustrate his character as a model for faith in action.

Ideal for readers of religious biography, Jesuit history, and letters that illuminate faith, vocation, and service.