The Life of St. Frances of Rome

• Compelling biography of St. Frances of Rome
• Founder of the Oblates of Mary
• Her mystical visions of heaven, hell & purgatory
• Model of bravery &  love in the face of adversity
• Great gift for those who enjoy biographies of the saints

St. Frances of Rome: A Witness of Charity and Courage

“I have no choice but the good pleasure of God . . . I accept all at His hands, be it life or be it death.”
—St. Frances of Rome

This powerful biography of St. Frances of Rome immerses readers in the life of one of the Church’s most courageous and charitable mystics. Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Rome—ravaged by war, plague, and famine—Frances’s story is one of noble birth transformed by deep humility and extraordinary service.

Rather than retreat into comfort, Frances offered herself fully to God and to the suffering around her. She cared for the sick, fed the hungry, and founded the Oblates of Mary, embracing a life of Benedictine spirituality. Her mystical visions of heaven, hell, and purgatory offer rare spiritual insight, while her example of bravery and love in the face of adversity calls us to do the same.

This book is more than a historical account—it is a compelling call to holiness. Readers will be moved by her steadfast faith and challenged to live with greater purpose, compassion, and surrender to God’s will. A stirring tribute to a woman whose sanctity shines across the centuries.