Why would a would-be Jesuit priest, who been rejected by the Order, sail from France to Canada in the 17th Century to volunteer at Jesuit missions, at least one of which was under attack by the Iroquois Indians, the fiercest of the six Indian nations then populating North America?
‘Footsteps in the Wilderness:’ Don’t Miss the Incredible Story Behind EWTN’s Documentary on the French Martyrs of North America
By Michelle Laque Johnson
Why would a would-be Jesuit priest, who been rejected by the Order, sail from France to Canada in the 17th Century to volunteer at Jesuit missions, at least one of which was under attack by the Iroquois Indians, the fiercest of the six Indian nations then populating North America?...
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Footprints In The Wilderness - DVD
In the 1600's, French Catholic missionaries set out for the New World. Among them were six Jesuit priests and two laymen who would become the "French Martyrs of North America." Fr. William Breault is our guide in this compelling tale of dedication and sacrifice. Filmed on location in France, Canada, and the United States, and with historical re-enactments of key events, "Footprints in the Wilderness" brings an inspirational story to life.
