The Visions of Saint Frances of Rome: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven Revealed
By St. Frances of Rome · Published by TAN Books
Overview
This work presents mystical visions of hell, purgatory, and heaven as revealed to Saint Frances of Rome and recorded by her spiritual director Canon Giovanni Matteoni, providing vivid testimony to the realities of the Four Last Things that invite the reader to meditate on eternal destiny. Rooted in the Church’s rich contemplative tradition and the saint’s own authentic mystical experience, these accounts describe the geography of hell, the punishments of sin, the purification in purgatory, and the glories of heaven to deepen reverence for God’s justice and mercy.
- Recounts Saint Frances’s detailed visions of hell, purgatory, and heaven that illuminate eternal realities.
- Includes vivid descriptions of punishments due to sins such as blasphemy, apostasy, and violence that inspire reflection and repentance.
- Explores the condition of souls in purgatory and the purification that prepares them for heaven.
- Offers meditations on the glories of heaven that strengthen hope and devotion.
- Provides a tradition‑rooted contemplation of the Four Last Things for personal prayer and spiritual growth.
Intended Audience
This book is suited for Catholics seeking deeper meditation on the afterlife through the visions of a recognized mystic, for those desiring tradition‑rooted material that reinforces reverence for God’s justice and mercy, and for readers looking to enrich prayer life with contemplations on hell, purgatory, and heaven.
Key Themes
- Visions of hell that deepen understanding of sin’s consequence
- Mystical contemplation of purgatory and soul purification
- Revelations of heaven’s glory and eternal beatitude
- Reflection on the Four Last Things rooted in Catholic tradition
- SKU:
- 3249
- Format:
- Hardcover
- Publish:
- 3/05/2024
- Pages:
- 136
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/3249_Preview.pdf
- Height:
- 7.00
- Width:
- 5.00
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Visions of St Frances of Rome
Great book, tells it like it is and nothing more. Recommend reading this book, morning, afternoon, sitting in church.
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Visions of St Frances of Rome
Great book, tells it like it is and nothing more. Recommend reading this book, morning, afternoon, sitting in church.
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The Visions of Saint Frances of Rome: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven Revealed
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Shirt and simple read of the beautiful and harrowing visions of St. Frances. This is very reminiscent of Dante's Divine Comedy which I would also recommend to any reader that enjoyed this book.
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The Visions of Saint Frances of Rome
I look forward to new translations from Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, the way I used to look forward to new Beatles albums. Visions and private revelations, while not the official teaching of the Church, can provide fruitful food for thought. If scholars run out of topics, they could write a comparison of the views of saints and mystics as found in their visions and private revelations. It is my impression that there would be surprisingly few major contradictions.
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The section on hell scared the heck out of me!! It was a spellbinding read and I will be getting to read about heaven soon.
Love this book
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The Visions of St Frances of Rome
I wish everyone would read this book! It will change your life! Hell is more terrifying than I could ever imagine! This book has given me so much insight into our next and eternal life. It has opened my eyes even more to the terrific pains of hell. I want to pray for all souls that they will repent and be saved from this awful place! It makes me appreciate my Catholic faith even more and gives me an aching to achieve holiness and a deeper trust in God’s love and mercy.
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The Visions of St. Frances of Rome
Very enlightening an, at the same time, very frightening. Details the dangers of committing mortal sin and the consequences thereof. A good incentive for not offending God.
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The Visions of St. Frances of Rome
Very enlightening an, at the same time, very frightening. Details the dangers of committing mortal sin and the consequences thereof. A good incentive for not offending God.
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St. Francis of Rome
Overall this is a pretty quick book to read through. My only critique most of the foot notes could have been left out. Whoever wrote them seems to disagree with what's being commented on at the time as the way the church/culture used to believe. Seemingly trying to make the work more politically correct. Easy enough fix just don't read the footnotes
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THE VISIONS OF SAINT FRANCES OF ROME
How AMAZING! Nothing escapes God's timing! Today, on this, the very Feast Day of Saint Frances of Rome, March 9, 2024, I received in the mail the brand new publication by TAN Books, a new release of THE VISIONS OF SAINT FRANCES OF ROME. I absolutely know it was delivered today because although I remain homebound, a friend who came by brought in for me yesterday's mail and then today's arrival as well. This relatively small book (which can easily be tucked into a purse or satchel) is the first time her visions have been translated into English! Thrilled by what I saw as a coordination by Heaven for the book's arrival, I immediately began, here and there, turning the pages and reading certain Chapters -- until the pains in my chest grew so strong, I had to put the book down, realizing I must read it in smaller doses! I have a strong heart and there is nothing wrong with my heart -- but what you will read in those pages is more powerful than whatever you can ever conjure up in your imagination about Eternity! Unequivocally I can say: the book is life changing and all should read it! I wish I could buy each of you the book but I cannot. However, I strongly urge you to go ahead now, at TAN Books, and purchase your copy because it will surely change your eternal destination.
