Part 2 (1/2)

CHAPTER VIII.

Francesca's illness and recovery--Her vision of h.e.l.l--Restoration of tranquillity in Rome--Return of Francesca's husband--Her power in converting sinners

CHAPTER IX.

Fresh supernatural events in Francesca's history--Her obedience to her husband and to her confessor rewarded by two miracles--Marriage of her son, and ill conduct of his wife--Her conversion through Francesca's prayers--Fresh miracles worked by Francesca

CHAPTER X.

Francesca lays the foundation of her future congregation-- Her pilgrimage to a.s.sisi

CHAPTER XI.

Death of Francesca's friend and director, Don Antonio-- Troubles in Rome and Italy foretold by Francesca--Death of Vannozza, Francesca's sister-in-law--Foundation of the Congregation of Oblates of Tor di Specchi

CHAPTER XII.

Progress and trials of the young community--It is confirmed by the Pope--Troubles in Rome and the Church terminated through Francesca's intercession and the council of Florence

CHAPTER XIII.

Death of Francesca's husband--She goes to reside with the community of Tor di Specchi--Her life as superioress

CHAPTER XIV.

Francesca's last illness and death

CHAPTER XV.

Francesca's funeral, and her subsequent canonization

II. BLESSED LUCY OF NARNI

III. DOMINICA OF PARADISO

IV. ANNE DE MONTMORENCY, THE SOLITARY OF THE PYRENEES

(Ill.u.s.tration) ST. FRANCES OF ROME

CHAPTER I.

GENERAL CHARACTER OF THE SAINT'S LIFE--HER CHILDHOOD AND EARLY PIETY.

(Ill.u.s.tration)