The manufacture of wax candles was another important branch of business in the nunnery. Maria Monk branchbusinesscandle Change image and share on social
The only recreation there allowed, however, is that of the mind, and of this there is but little. Maria Monk allowmindrecreation 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
Priests, she insisted, could not sin. It was a thing impossible. Everything that they did, and wished, was of course right. She hoped I would see the reasonableness and duty of the oaths I was to take, and be faithful to them. Maria Monk dutyfaithfulhope 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
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
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
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
I have, I think, afforded every opportunity that could be reasonably expected, to judge of my credibility. Maria Monk affordcredibilityexpect Change image and share on social
So far as I know, there were no pains taken to preserve secrecy on this subject; that is, I saw no attempt made to keep any of the inmates of the Convent in ignorance of the murder of children. Maria Monk attemptchildconvent Change image and share on social
