The Life and Times of Margaret Bourgeoys (the Venerable) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907. Excerpt: ... of citizens came to see Sister Bourgeoys and welcome the novices from their Mother Country. Before the supper-bell had rung, their gifts had replenished the empty larder. He who cares for the birdling in its nest did not forget the faithful servants whom voluntary poverty had left in utter dependence upon His aid. It were perhaps well to leave Margaret Bourgeoys and her daughters to the joy of reunion and to the labors now pursued with more vigor than ever before while we cast a cursory glance over the most striking events of Canadian History since her departure for Europe in 1670 down to 1676. In August of the former year, M. Talon, the zealous and efficient Intendant, returned from a visit to France, bringing with him many settlers, five Recollet brothers and the new Governor of Ville-Marie, M. Perrot. The latter carried letters royal granted in the name of Father de Bretonvilliers, then Superior of Saint Sulpice. An important event in the history of the Church in Canada was the holy death of Mother Mary of the Incarnation, foundress of the Quebec Ursulines, often surnamed "the Canadian St. Teresa." Her unwearied labors only ceased when her ardent soul went to its reward in 1672. In a preceding chapter, we noted that Margaret Bourgeoys had, on arrival in Canada, been very friendly with the Ursulines who had even urged her to join their Community. Venerable Mother of the Incarnation was therefore well known to her. Towards the close of the same year, 1672, one of Canada's greatest governors came out to represent Louis XIV. in New France. "Frontenac," writes Father Charlevoix, "was gifted with a quick, inventive, firm and polished mind. He was inclined to the most unjust prejudices and capable of carrying them to great lengths. His talents were equalled b...