Articles from the volume From the Housetops – Saint Joan of Arc
Saint Joan The Girl General Sister Marie-Bernard M.I.CM. Having the approval of Church and king, Joan could at last begin her task. A suit of white armor inlaid with silver, worth the price of one hundred war horses, was made for her at Tours as a gift from the Dauphin. Next came a coat-of-mail over […]
Discover the words that the voices whispered to Saint Joan of Arc before she left her home, and how her epic journey began.
By Sister Marie-Bernard, M.I.C.M. Saint JoanOf Arc Maid of Orleans Like a phoenix rising from the smoldering ashes of an all but extinguished monarchy, the ravaged country of France emerged in 1431, united and restored to power by a 19-year-old girl, who was known as the “Maid of Orleans.” This girl’s ability to raise troops