The Valiant Woman: A Series of Discourses Intended for the Use of Women Living in the World - Couverture rigide
Synopsis
“Who shall find a valiant woman? Far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her. (Prov. 31:10)
In this newly retypeset edition of the 1872 classic, The Valiant Woman, Monseigneur Landriot provides a masterful, verse-by-verse commentary on Proverbs 31.Written specifically for those navigating the complexities of secular life rather than the cloister, these seventeen discourses offer a "lofty Christian philosophy" that is both intellectually stimulating and immensely practical. Landriot’s central theme is the cultivation of a character that "joineth a man’s heart to a woman’s thought"—combining vigorous intelligence, energy, and firm perseverance with feminine delicacy, intuition, and gentleness.
Highlights:
The Dignity of the Home (Proverbs 31:10-12): Landriot begins by elevating the woman’s role as the "sun of the household," providing light and harmony. He notes that the valiant woman is a "power and a harmony in the midst of her family," earning her husband’s trust not through "weak compliance, but by a sweetness that is firm."
The Holiness of Work (Proverbs 31:13-19): Addressing the verses on wool, flax, and the spindle, the author provides a beautiful defense of manual and intellectual labor. He reminds the reader that "work is the guardian of innocence and the parent of cheerfulness," and that in the hands of a virtuous woman, "the spindle can be as holy as the pen."
The Art of Conversation (Proverbs 31:26): On the law of clemency, Landriot explores the influence of a woman’s words, stating that her speech should be a "balm"—using a grace that heals and a wisdom that enlightens those around her.
Resilience and Interior Strength (Proverbs 31:25-30): The book concludes by grounding all outward success in the interior life. Landriot emphasizes that the strength to meet life's trials comes from a heart "hidden with God," proving that while favor is deceitful, the woman who fears the Lord possesses a beauty that is an "enduring monument."
Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of Proverbs 31, seeking guidance on marriage and parenting, or searching for the motivation to overcome "intellectual sloth," The Valiant Woman is an inspiring read that encourages every woman to see her daily duties not as a burden, but as a "poem in action"—a source of lasting happiness and a path to true holiness.
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