His story of sanctity is certainly not typical.
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Blessed Charles de Foucauld’s story of sanctity is certainly not typical.
He was heir to a great fortune spent on women and fine food, then sparked to faith by the example of Muslims, led to the desert to find Christ, and shot dead after failure followed failure.
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A wandering hermit with a checkered past leading thousands to heaven: Charles de Foucauld
Here are seven of his insights, especially about living a life of peace:
