Blessed Catherine LaBoure : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163184035 : 1163184039 : 10 Sep 2010 : Blessed Catherine LaBoure: Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul 1806-1876 is a biography written by Edmond Crapez. The book tells the story of Catherine LaBoure, a French nun who was born in 1806 and joined the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul at the age of 22. Catherine is known for her visions of the Virgin Mary and her role in the creation of the Miraculous Medal, a popular devotional item in the Catholic Church.The book begins by describing Catherine's childhood and early life, including her family's struggles during the French Revolution. It then moves on to her time as a novice and her experiences with the Virgin Mary, who she claimed appeared to her three times. The book also covers Catherine's work as a nurse during the cholera epidemic in Paris and her involvement in the creation of the Miraculous Medal.Throughout the book, Crapez provides historical context for C