All around me insisted that my doubts proved only my own ignorance and sinfulness; that they knew by experience they would soon give place to true knowledge, and an advance in religion; and I felt something like indecision. Maria Monk advancedoubtexperience share on social
The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have appeared well in public. Maria Monk actappearbishop Change image and share on social
I was born at St. John's, where they lived for a short time. Maria Monk bearjohnlive Change image and share on social
I often remembered also that I had been told, that we shall have as many devils biting us, if we go to hell, as we have unconfessed sins on our consciences. Maria Monk biteconsciencedevil Change image and share on social
I have hardly detained the reader long enough on the subject, to give him a just impression of the stress laid on confession. It is one of the great points to which our attention was constantly directed. Maria Monk attentionconfessionconstantly share on social
The manufacture of wax candles was another important branch of business in the nunnery. Maria Monk branchbusinesscandle Change image and share on social
Great dislike to the Bible was shown by those who conversed with me about it, and several have remarked to me, at different times, that if it were not for that book, Catholics would never be led to renounce their own faith. Maria Monk biblebookcatholic share on social
A number of girls of my acquaintance went to school to the nuns of the Congregational Nunnery, or Sisters of Charity, as they are sometimes called. Maria Monk acquaintancecallcharity Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, I was not wise enough to listen to her advice, and hastily married. In a few weeks, I had occasion to repent of the step I had taken, as the report proved true - a report which I thought justified, and indeed required, our separation. Maria Monk advicehastilyjustify share on social
The day on which I received confirmation was a distressing one to me. Maria Monk confirmationdaydistress Change image and share on social
