The Spirit Of Father Damien
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The Spirit Of Father Damien
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Author : Jan de Volder
language : en
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Release Date : 2010-01-01
The Spirit Of Father Damien written by Jan de Volder and has been published by Ignatius Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Father Damien, famous for his missionary work with exiled lepers on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, is finally Saint Damien. His sanctity took 120 years to become officially recognized, but between his death in 1889 and his canonization in 2009--amid creeping secularization and suspicion of the missionary spirit he so much embodied--Fr. Damien De Veuster never faded from the world's memory. What kept him there? What keeps him there now? To find an answer, Belgian historian and journalist Jan De Volder sifted through Father Damien's personal correspondence as well as the Vatican archives. With careful and even-handed expertise, De Volder follows Father Damien's transformation from the stout, somewhat haughty missionary of his youth, bounding from Europe to Hawaii and straight into seemingly tireless priestly work, to the humble and loving shepherd of souls who eventually succumbed to the same disease that ravaged his flock. De Volder finds that--as spiritual father, caretaker, teacher, and advocate--Father Damien accomplished many heroic feats for these poor outcasts. Yet the greatest gift he gave them was their transformation from a disordered, lawless throng exiled in desperate anarchy into a living community built on Jesus Christ, a community in which they learned to care for one another. Every generation seems to have its own image of this world-famous priest. Already during his life on Molokai and at his death in 1889, many considered him a holy man. Even today, in the highly secularized Western world, he is widely admired. In 2005 his native Belgium honored him with the title "the greatest Belgian" in polling conducted by their public broadcasting service. Statues honor his memory in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., and at the entrance to the Hawaiian State Capitol in Honolulu. In 1995, in the presence of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope John Paul II beatified him in Brussels, Belgium; and in 2009 Pope Benedict XVI canonized him in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Today Father Damien is the unofficial patron of outcasts and those afflicted with HIV/AIDS. Illustrated with many photos. De Volder contends that the common thread running through the saint's life, the spirit of Father Damien that so speaks to the world, is at once uniquely Christian, fully human, and as important today as ever before.
Damien The Leper
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Author : John Farrow
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Release Date : 1954
Damien The Leper written by John Farrow and has been published by Doubleday Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1954 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Father Damien
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Author : Gideon Foster
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-03-11
Father Damien written by Gideon Foster and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-11 with Religion categories.
Dive into the stirring tale of Saint Damien of Molokai, a model of love and compassion in a world plagued by despair and isolation. In this captivating narrative, journey alongside Father Damien as he embarks on a selfless mission to the leper colony of Molokai, Hawaii, where he transforms the lives of society's outcasts through acts of mercy with boundless love. Uncover the unwavering dedication and ultimate sacrifice of Father Damien as he fearlessly confronts societal stigma and personal tribulations to emerge as a spiritual father to those afflicted with leprosy. From his humble origins in Belgium to his valiant service among the marginalized, bear witness to the extraordinary impact of Damien's love as he bestows solace, dignity, and hope upon the forsaken. But this book is more than a biography; it is an invitation to seek the intercession of Saint Damien. Enclosed within its pages is a potent nine-day novena, guiding you through a transformative journey of prayer and contemplation. Each day offers you an opportunity to seek his powerful intercession for your petitions. "Father Damien" invites you to reflect on your own capacity for compassion and service to others. A poignant tribute to the life and legacy of Saint Damien of Molokai, this book is a testament to the enduring power of love, compassion, and commitment to serving those in need.
St Damien Of Molokai
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Author : Margaret Bunson
language : en
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release Date : 2009-08-31
St Damien Of Molokai written by Margaret Bunson and has been published by Our Sunday Visitor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-31 with Religion categories.
Saint Damien of Molokai is the riveting account of how a humble Congregation of the Sacred Hearts priest found a vocation in caring for lepers that led him to his canonization in October 2009. Hawaii normally brings idyllic scenes of blue skies and white beaches to mind. But Hell invaded Paradise when the incurable disease leprosy was discovered there. An 1865 law segregated lepers by forcibly exiling individuals--even children--to the island of Molokai. It was onto these forlorn shores that Father Damien de Veuster stepped in the spring of 1873. In an age in which an increasing number of people suffer their own personal exile on account of illness, handicap, or emotional distress, the shining example of Father Damien shows the true power of one person and how, when anchored in God's love, one person can impact the world--even among the horrors of decay and slow death. In so doing, he brought hope to the hopeless, ironically losing his own life for serving theirs.
Holy Man Father Damien Of Molokai
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Author : Gavan Daws
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1984
Holy Man Father Damien Of Molokai written by Gavan Daws and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Hawaii categories.
Father Damien
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Author : Glynn MacNiven-Johnston
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-08-23
Father Damien written by Glynn MacNiven-Johnston and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-23 with categories.
Aged 33, Fr Damien de Veuster left his mission parish to work among the lepers of Hawaii.
Father Damien And The Bells
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Author : Arthur Shehan
language : en
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Release Date : 2004
Father Damien And The Bells written by Arthur Shehan and has been published by Ignatius Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Religion categories.
Presents the story of the saintly Father Damien, who journeyed to the island of Molokai in 1872 to care for the exiled lepers.
The Last Report On The Miracles At Little No Horse
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Author : Louise Erdrich
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-03-17
The Last Report On The Miracles At Little No Horse written by Louise Erdrich and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-17 with Fiction categories.
A New York Times Notable Book “Stunning. . . a moving meditation. . . infused with mystery and wonder.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution In a masterwork that both deepens and enlarges the world of her previous novels, acclaimed author Louise Erdrich captures the essence of a time and the spirit of a woman who felt compelled by her beliefs to serve her people as a priest. The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse deals with miracles, crises of faith, struggles with good and evil, temptation, and the corrosive and redemptive power of secrecy. For more than a half century, Father Damien Modeste has served his beloved Native American tribe, the Ojibwe, on the remote reservation of Little No Horse. Now, nearing the end of his life, Father Damien dreads the discovery of his physical identity, for he is a woman who has lived as a man. To further complicate his quiet existence, a troubled colleague comes to the reservation to investigate the life of the perplexing, possibly false saint Sister Leopolda. Father Damien alone knows the strange truth of Leopolda's piety, but these facts are bound up in his own secret. He is faced with the most difficult decision: Should he tell all and risk everything . . . or manufacture a protective history for Leopolda, though he believes her wonder-working is motivated solely by evil? The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse is a work of an avid heart, a writer's writer, and a storytelling genius.
Father Damien
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Author : Anwei Skinsnes Law
language : en
Publisher: ACTA Publications
Release Date : 2009
Father Damien written by Anwei Skinsnes Law and has been published by ACTA Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Religion categories.
The contributors to this volume come from different backgrounds and different cultures, but all have experienced social injustice and struggled to regain the most basic rights of humanity. Each in their own unique way has refused to accept the labels, limitations and stereotypes that society has sought to impose upon them. Through their lives, their art, their poetry, essays, books and music, they have chosen to define themselves rather than let others define them. In doing so, they have provided society with a radiant legacy of light.
Father Damien An Open Letter To The Reverend Dr Hyde Of Honolulu
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Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Release Date : 2023-01-18
Father Damien An Open Letter To The Reverend Dr Hyde Of Honolulu written by Robert Louis Stevenson and has been published by Lindhardt og Ringhof this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-18 with Literary Collections categories.
Father Damien was a Belgian, Roman Catholic Missionary who devoted his life to helping at a leper sanctuary in Hawaii. Eventually Father Damien would die of the illness more than twenty years after arriving at the sanctuary. This letter by Stevenson is in fact a response to the Reverend of Hawaii, who following Damien’s death began attacking his character, something Stevenson took huge problem with. This letter is a beautiful example of the kind of soul Stevenson was, in this letter he refutes the reverend’s gross statements point by point. Stevenson targets the hypocrisy of the reverend, his lack of moral character and his failure in his spiritual duties. This letter is a potent moral statement stemming from a desire to be good and to do better. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.