Some Account Of St. Mary's Home For Penitents At Wantage, Berkshire (1852)

By Thomas Vincent

Book Overview

""Som Account of St. Mary's Home for Penitents at Wantage, Berkshire"" is a book written by Thomas Vincent in 1852. The book provides a detailed account of the history and workings of St. Mary's Home, a penitentiary located in Wantage, Berkshire. The home was established in 1848 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic religious order, and was intended to provide a safe haven for women who had fallen into a life of prostitution or other vices. The book describes the daily routines of the home, the various programs and services offered to the residents, and the spiritual guidance provided by the Sisters of Mercy. It also includes testimonials from former residents who had been helped by the home and the sisters. Overall, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a religious order dedicated to helping women in need during a time when such services were scarce.With An Appeal To The Faithful, And Especially To Penitents, For Help Towards Its Speedy Enlargement.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437021034
• ISBN13: 9781437021035
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"