The Great Magdalens: Famous Women Who Returned to God after Lives of Sin

by Hugh Francis Blunt

Here are over 20 true stories of women who had been guilty of adultery, murder, fornication and abortion, plus engaged in hatred, envy, lying and other sins -- yet found forgiveness, mercy, healing and peace through Our Lord Jesus Christ. These women were as passionate in atonement as they had formerly been in sin. Some had been rejected by their partners in sin; others had to make a supreme effort and tear themselves away. Some had children. Some were punished by civil law. Some had to turn their backs on riches. Some had to disentangle themselves from political relationships. But all converted and spent the rest of their lives doing penance -- a pattern that will be repeated till the End of Time by many other Great Magdalens. 364 Pp. PB. Impr.

Genres: Catholic, Historical

368 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Monsignor Hugh Francis Blunt, LL.D. (January 20, 1877 – 1957), was a Catholic priest, author, poet, and apologist. He was born in Medway, Massachusetts to Irish immigrants Sgt. Patrick Blunt and Ann Mahon. Blunt began writing while attending St. Laurent College in Montreal.

Reviews

[Melanie Rigney]

The ONLY thing that kept me from giving this book five stars was the preponderance of stories of French kings' mistresses... at some point, they all ran together. Beyond that, the writing was lively, especially considering the age, and the book provides a great introduction to penitential women around the world and across the centuries.