Madeleine Semer: Convert And Mystic 1874-1921

by Abbe Felix Klein

""Madeleine Convert And Mystic 1874-1921"" is a biographical book written by Abbe Felix Klein that chronicles the life of Madeleine Semer, a French woman who converted to Catholicism and became a mystic. The book explores Semer's spiritual journey, from her childhood in a Protestant family to her conversion to Catholicism at the age of 19. It delves into her experiences of mystical visions and her dedication to a life of prayer and contemplation. The author also examines the impact of Semer's spiritual teachings on those around her, including her family and friends. Through extensive research and interviews with those who knew Semer, Klein provides a detailed and insightful account of the life of this remarkable woman. The book is a fascinating exploration of faith, spirituality, and the power of personal transformation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

280 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010

Reviews

[Concha Reynolds · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF

I find these types of books very difficult to read. They are quite heavy and repetitive. The first part of her life is interesting and lays the foundation for her conversion, but everything leading up to it (seven years...) and much of the rest of her life is described in the most tedious way.

I personally have this problem with the majority of books about saints or exceptionally pious people. They bore me to death because they often lack the real-life struggles of an ordinary person. They either seem to be constantly suffering or living in a state of absolute spiritual bliss. I miss the presence of ordinary routines and mundane affairs. Those are often the moments that allow my mind to rest. But that's just a personal preference.

When I tried to read Mother Teresa's autobiography, I found it exceedingly slow as well. I know it is meant to be difficult, as her interior life was marked by a profound spiritual darkness. Even so, the monk (or priest) who wrote it omitted, at the time, many interesting details and the names of real people out of respect for those who were still living. Perhaps that was understandable then, but now those details would be relevant.

I simply couldn't bring myself to finish the book. Maybe if I try again one day, I'll have a revelation...