Publisher's Synopsis
Thirty Years in Hell or From Darkness to Light is a memoir written by an ex-priest detailing his experiences within the Catholic Church. This large print edition of the book is easy to read and accessible to those with visual impairments or difficulty reading standard print. The author recounts his journey from a young boy with a devout Catholic family to his eventual ordination as a priest. However, he soon discovers corruption, hypocrisy, and abuse within the Church, leading him to question his faith and ultimately leave the priesthood. The author shares his struggles with alcoholism and his eventual recovery, as well as his newfound spiritual beliefs outside of the Catholic Church. This book offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of the Catholic Church and the personal journey of one man's faith.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1903. Fresenborg, the ex-Catholic priest, warns what Americans can expect from the Roman Catholic Church in her aim to make America Catholic. He writes in the Author's Announcement: For thirty long years I was bound to this bewitching spirit of darkness by the chords of superstition and never dared to look above my blind superiors for wisdom, until a something which I will call fate broke the windows of my mental dungeon and permitted the light of Spiritual Liberty to filter through my being which awoke reason and common sense from her sleep of lethargy.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.
