Project Gutenberg 2019-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 169 Baker, Francis A. (Francis Aloysius) 1820 1865 Hewit, A. F. (Augustine Francis) 1820 1897 Hewit, Augustine Francis Sermons of the Rev. Francis A. Baker, Priest of the Congregation of St. Paul With a Memoir of His Life Produced by Don Kostuch "Sermons of the Rev. Francis A. Baker, Priest of the Congregation of St. Paul" by Rev. A. F. Hewit is a collection of sermons alongside a memoir detailing the life of Francis A. Baker, likely written in the mid-19th century. The work combines theological insights with a biographical narrative, aiming to highlight Baker's significant conversion to the Catholic faith and his dedicated service as a priest. It showcases themes of faith, truth, and moral fortitude, as Baker is portrayed as a model Christian who lived a life rich in virtue and commitment to his religious beliefs. The opening of the volume begins with a preface by Rev. Hewit, who explains the motivations behind writing the memoir and editing Baker's sermons. He expresses his intention to honor Baker's memory while also using his life story as an example of profound conversion and commitment to the Catholic faith, which serves as a potential inspiration for others. The narrative draws on various aspects of Baker's early life, including his family background, his education, and the influences that led him to embrace a religious vocation. It sets the stage for a reflection on Baker's values and the impact of his teachings, inviting readers to explore the broader themes of faith, spirituality, and the journey of self-discovery in the context of the Catholic faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Catholic Church -- Sermons Sermons, American -- 19th century Baker, Francis A. (Francis Aloysius), 1820-1865 BX Text Category: Biographies Category: Religion/Spirituality 1099155 2025-07-23T10:47:40.002516 text/html 1084955 2019-02-02T16:53:12 text/html 561274 2025-07-23T10:47:53.951488 application/epub+zip 576514 2025-07-23T10:47:44.626530 application/epub+zip 510160 2025-07-23T10:47:42.787572 application/epub+zip 1007088 2025-07-23T10:48:00.933428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 940536 2025-07-23T10:47:52.232481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 687368 2022-09-26T17:40:59.882130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1034418 2025-07-23T10:47:38.444532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1034526 2019-02-02T16:53:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19692 2025-07-23T10:48:01.068409 application/rdf+xml 24867 2025-07-23T10:47:43.322493 image/jpeg 4703 2025-07-23T10:47:43.062571 image/jpeg 388028 2019-02-02T16:53:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 428668 2019-02-02T16:53:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 533404 2025-07-23T10:47:40.088537 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia