During the conflict and violence of the French Revolution, Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart, now an international religious institution. This biography draws on accounts by Barat's contemporaries and the many letters she wrote, some of which have not been translated before, to tell the story of a woman confronting division with personal integrity and love.

Endorsements

"Tiny in stature but mighty in impact, Madeleine Sophie Barat offers a model for today's leaders who can also feel small before the problems of the world. Mousseau's honest portrayal of her community's founder will give courage to anyone wondering, 'Can I make a difference?'"
—Ann M. Garrido, associate professor of homiletics, Aquinas Institute of Theology

"The more our polarized world can learn about St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, the better. Sr. Juliet has provided a fresh perspective on a remarkable historical figure who continues to inspire."
—Kathleen Sprows Cummings, John A. O'Brien Professor of History and American Studies, University of Notre Dame

"Sr. Mousseau's presentation is more than a religious story of a saint; it is a story of how leading others to an experience of love can become a movement that changes the world."
—Nat Wilburn, head of the Conference of Sacred Heart Education

Juliet Mousseau, RSCJ, PhD, serves as the vice president for academic affairs and professor of historical theology at the Franciscan School of Theology. Dr. Mousseau's research has focused on medieval Christianity and contemporary theology and experiences of religious life.
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