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“We were constantly hearing it repeated, that we must never again look upon ourselves as our own; but must remember, that we were solemnly and irrevocably devoted to God.”

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Others too would occasionally entertain and privately express such doubts; though we all had been most solemnly warned by the cruel murder of Saint…

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Some of the priests from the Seminary were in the nunnery every day and night, and often several at a time.

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All around me insisted that my doubts proved only my own ignorance and sinfulness; that they knew by experience they would soon give place…

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The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have…

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The day on which I received confirmation was a distressing one to me.

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Unfortunately, I was not wise enough to listen to her advice, and hastily married. In a few weeks, I had occasion to repent of…

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The manufacture of wax candles was another important branch of business in the nunnery.

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On the day, therefore, when I went to the church to be confirmed, with a number of others, I suffered extremely from the reproaches…

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