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. Maria Monk Read Quote
The only recreation there allowed, however, is that of the mind, and of this there is but little. Maria Monk Read Quote
The manufacture of wax candles was another important branch of business in the nunnery. Maria Monk Read Quote
The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have appeared well in public. Maria Monk Read Quote
Some of the priests from the Seminary were in the nunnery every day and night, and often several at a time. Maria Monk Read Quote
She gave me another piece of information which excited other feelings in me, scarcely less dreadful. Infants were sometimes born in the convent; but they were always baptized and immediately strangled! Maria Monk Read Quote
Others too would occasionally entertain and privately express such doubts; though we all had been most solemnly warned by the cruel murder of Saint Francis. Maria Monk Read Quote
On the day, therefore, when I went to the church to be confirmed, with a number of others, I suffered extremely from the reproaches of my conscience. Maria Monk Read Quote
I really believed that the priests were acquainted with my thoughts; and often stood in great awe of them. They often told me they had power to strike me dead at any moment. Maria Monk Read Quote
