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The Life And Spirit Of Father Augustine Baker: Monk And Priest Of The English Benedictine Congregation

The Life And Spirit Of Father Augustine Baker: Monk And Priest Of The English Benedictine Congregation

Sweeney, J. Norbert

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1163597899
ISBN13: 9781163597897
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 202
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life And Spirit Of Father Augustine Baker: Monk And Priest Of The English Benedictine Congregation is a comprehensive biography of the titular figure, written by J. Norbert Sweeney. Father Augustine Baker was a monk and priest who lived in England during the 17th century, and this book seeks to explore his life, teachings, and legacy.The book begins by providing background information on the English Benedictine Congregation, of which Father Augustine was a member. It then delves into his early life and education, including his time at Oxford and his conversion to Catholicism. From there, the book covers his entrance into the monastic life and his eventual ordination as a priest.The bulk of the book is dedicated to exploring Father Augustine's spiritual teachings and practices. He was known for his emphasis on contemplative prayer and spiritual direction, and the book provides detailed explanations of his methods and beliefs. The author draws heavily from Father Augustine's own writings, including his letters and spiritual treatises, to provide a comprehensive look at his teachings.The book also covers Father Augustine's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including King Charles II and Cardinal Newman. It concludes with an exploration of his legacy and influence on subsequent generations of monks and spiritual seekers.Overall, The Life And Spirit Of Father Augustine Baker provides a detailed and insightful look at the life and teachings of an important figure in English Catholic history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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