The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others

"The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others" by Georgiana Fullerton is a series of real-life stories written around the 1850s that emphasizes the unbelievably good lives of different saints. The main focus is on St. Frances of Rome, who is shown as someone who was deeply religious and helpful during difficult times like war and disease in Rome. The book looks at her childhood, wedding, problems, and amazing experiences, with the goal of encouraging readers through stories of faith and goodness. The book starts by introducing St. Frances of Rome, mentioning her high social status at birth and her great religious belief from a young age. The story starts with her childhood, showing her exceptional dedication and spirituality, which often made her different from other children. As Frances grew up during a troubled time full of fighting and conflict, her strong dedication to prayer and helping others became obvious. After being forced by her father to get married, she handled the challenges of married life while keeping her strong wish to pursue a religious calling. This introduction gets ready the reader for her later problems, miraculous happenings, and her eventual founding of the Congregation of the Oblates of Tor di Specchi, showing her important effect on the spiritual world of her time.