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7 Insights from Charles de Foucauld on going through life in peace

Charles de Foucauld

Charles de Foucauld © STF/AFP/Getty Images

Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 03/15/20

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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Here are seven of his insights, especially about living a life of peace:

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