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Father Placid: Or The Custodian Of The Blessed Sacrament (1884)

Father Placid: Or The Custodian Of The Blessed Sacrament (1884)

Oliver, Laetitia Selwyn

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ISBN10: 1165331489
ISBN13: 9781165331482
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Father Placid: Or The Custodian Of The Blessed Sacrament is a novel written by Laetitia Selwyn Oliver in the year 1884. The book revolves around the life of a Catholic priest named Father Placid who is the custodian of the blessed sacrament. The story is set in rural England during the 19th century and depicts the daily life of Father Placid and his efforts to uphold the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church.The novel begins with the arrival of Father Placid in a small rural village where he is appointed as the parish priest. He is a man of great faith and devotion to his duties and is highly respected by the villagers. Father Placid is known for his strict adherence to the rules of the Church and his unwavering commitment to the blessed sacrament.As the story progresses, Father Placid faces various challenges and obstacles in his mission to spread the word of God. He encounters opposition from some of the villagers who are resistant to change and find his teachings too strict and old-fashioned. However, Father Placid remains steadfast in his beliefs and continues to preach the gospel with conviction.The novel also explores the personal life of Father Placid and his struggles with loneliness and isolation. Despite his deep faith, he often feels disconnected from the world around him and longs for companionship. However, he finds solace in his devotion to the blessed sacrament and the knowledge that he is doing God's work.Overall, Father Placid: Or The Custodian Of The Blessed Sacrament is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, devotion, and the challenges of living a life in service to God. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Catholicism or the history of religion in England during the 19th century.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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