A LIFE OF BLESSED FRANCIS XAVIER SEELOS, Redemptorist by Fr. Carl W. Hoegerl, C.Ss.R. & Alicia von Stamwitz.

Description The beatification of Francis X. Seelos (1819-1867) by Pope John Paul II on April 9, 2000 came as a surprise to many Catholics who had never heard of this humble priest. This informative biography provides a much needed sketch of his life and work. The holiness of Bl. Francis X. Seelos consisted not in heroic deeds as the world considers them, but in faithfully and joyfully performing his daily duties and bearing his daily cross. He teaches us, therefore, that true holiness is possible to all and that the Lord calls us all to be holy in every walk of life, serving God and neighbor from a full and devoted heart. Paper.