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… — Maria Monk Copy Share Image
Others too would occasionally entertain and privately express such doubts; though we all had been most solemnly warned by the cruel murder of Saint… — Maria Monk Copy Share
My parents were both from Scotland, but had been resident in Lower Canada some time before their marriage, which took place in Montreal; and… — Maria Monk Copy Share
Some of the priests from the Seminary were in the nunnery every day and night, and often several at a time. — Maria Monk Copy Share
All around me insisted that my doubts proved only my own ignorance and sinfulness; that they knew by experience they would soon give place… — Maria Monk Copy Share
We were constantly hearing it repeated, that we must never again look upon ourselves as our own; but must remember, that we were solemnly… — Maria Monk Copy Share
I must be informed, that one of my great duties was, to obey the priests in all things; and this I soon learnt, to… — Maria Monk Copy Share
The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have… — Maria Monk Copy Share
Unfortunately, I was not wise enough to listen to her advice, and hastily married. In a few weeks, I had occasion to repent of… — Maria Monk Copy Share
A number of girls of my acquaintance went to school to the nuns of the Congregational Nunnery, or Sisters of Charity, as they are… — Maria Monk Copy Share
The manufacture of wax candles was another important branch of business in the nunnery. — Maria Monk Copy Share
On the day, therefore, when I went to the church to be confirmed, with a number of others, I suffered extremely from the reproaches… — Maria Monk Copy Share
I often remembered also that I had been told, that we shall have as many devils biting us, if we go to hell, as… — Maria Monk Copy Share
Great dislike to the Bible was shown by those who conversed with me about it, and several have remarked to me, at different times,… — Maria Monk Copy Share
So far as I know, there were no pains taken to preserve secrecy on this subject; that is, I saw no attempt made to… — Maria Monk Copy Share
