This biography offers a portrayal of Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire, a prominent French preacher and writer and one of the most significant figures of the revival of the Dominican Order in France. The author portrays Lacordaire's spiritual journey, his contribution to the renewal of preaching in France, and his influence on contemporary Catholicism. The book reveals the inner life of this great leader and provides insights on the practice of Catholicism in 19th century France.

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