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The diary of a country priest
Book • 2019
The novel follows the diary of a young priest assigned to his first parish in a small village in northern France.
Despite his devout faith, he faces indifference, mockery, and personal suffering, including an undiagnosed stomach ailment.
The priest grapples with his own insecurities and the challenges of his parish, while trying to maintain his faith and find a state of grace.
The story explores themes of faith, suffering, and the human condition, highlighting the priest's efforts to connect with his parishioners and find meaning in his mission.
Despite his devout faith, he faces indifference, mockery, and personal suffering, including an undiagnosed stomach ailment.
The priest grapples with his own insecurities and the challenges of his parish, while trying to maintain his faith and find a state of grace.
The story explores themes of faith, suffering, and the human condition, highlighting the priest's efforts to connect with his parishioners and find meaning in his mission.
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Debbie Millman as the author of "Diary of a Country Priest", from which Richard Gilman quotes in his memoir.
Debbie Millman as the author of "Diary of a Country Priest", from which Richard Gilman quotes in his memoir.
Priscilla Gilman
