Memoir of Father Vincent de Paul; religious of La Trappe by Father Vincent de Paul
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"Memoir of Father Vincent de Paul; religious of La Trappe" by Father Vincent de Paul is a historical biography written in the early 19th century. The book details the life and missionary work of Father Vincent, who was a member of the Trappist Order, particularly focusing on his time in America from 1812 to 1823. It captures the trials and fervent dedication of a religious figure committed to spreading his faith while
navigating the challenges of a new and often harsh environment. In this memoir, Father Vincent recounts his journey from France to America, detailing the establishment of a monastic community and his work among the Catholic populations of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, including interactions with indigenous Micmac Indians and Protestant communities. Through a series of anecdotes, he reflects on the complexities of evangelization, personal sacrifices, and the spiritual and physical hardships he endured. The memoir not only serves as an account of his life but also as a testament to his faith and the transformative power of devotion within a challenging socio-cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vincent de Paul, Father, 1768-1853 |
|---|---|
| Title | Memoir of Father Vincent de Paul; religious of La Trappe |
| Credits | Produced by Avinash Kothare, Tom Allen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Nova Scotia -- History |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Nova Scotia |
| Subject | Missionaries -- Nova Scotia -- Biography |
| Subject | Vincent de Paul, Father, 1768-1853 |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Missions -- Nova Scotia |
| Subject | Trappists -- Nova Scotia -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Trappists -- United States -- History -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6733 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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