Episode 3 (updated): "The extraordinary life of Marie de l’Incarnation in 'Faith in the Forest."

Описание: Episode 3: "The extraordinary life of Marie de l’Incarnation in 'Faith in the Forest."

How did a widowed silk merchant from France become the mother of education in the Canadian wilderness?

In Episode 3 of our series, "Matriarchs of the Wilderness: The Women Who Built New France," we delve into the extraordinary life of Marie de l'Incarnation in "Faith in the Forest." Driven by a powerful divine vision of a mist-covered landscape, Marie left a life of comfort in Tours to answer a radical calling: educating both French and Indigenous girls in the heart of early Quebec.

In this episode, we explore:

The Visionary: Marie's journey from a young widow and business manager to a mystical visionary.

The Crossing: The perilous 1639 voyage across the Atlantic to a fledgling outpost of rough-hewn wood and endless forest.

Bridging Cultures: Her dedication to learning Algonquin, Wendat, and Iroquois to build trust and respect through education.

A Lasting Legacy: How she established the Ursuline monastery, the first institution of learning for women in North America.

Marie's thousands of letters provide a rare, intimate female perspective on the founding of a nation—a legacy that still echoes through the character of Quebec today.

Inspired by "The Point of No Return"
This series is inspired by the deep historical research in the literary historical fiction novel The Point of No Return by Sharon DesRuisseaux. The rebooted edition features updated graphics by the author and brings this gritty, spiritual era to life.

📖 Find the book here:

Amazon: The Point of No Return

Audible: Audiobook Edition

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***AI used to enhance images, and for editing when needed-please forgive the narrator as not completely sounding French or some things might be a bit off, but it was the best available found for this narrative **

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