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Saint Damien de Veuster: Missionary of Moloka‘i
Saint Damien de Veuster Missionary of Molokai Author:Barry Michaels What compelled a young priest to volunteer for an assignment that held the risk of a then-incurable disease? Explore the life of Saint Damien and discover his great love for God and every person he met. — Saint Damien became the priest to the island of Molokai, the Hawaiian island where those suffering from Hansens Disease (leprosy) were quaranti... more »ned. Suffering through many difficulties along with the people on the island, Damien made Molokai his permanent home and cared for the people with an open heart and fearless compassion.
With his long-awaited canonization, the whole world is shown an example of generous, self-giving love. Includes biography and novena.
Saint Damien de Veuster includes an introduction by Father Lane Akiona, SS.CC. and is endorsed by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Damiens religious community)« less