The Lady of the Angels and Her City is a pilgrimage narrative. It recounts Wendy Wrights return to her hometown and her visitations to the citys many Marian churches and shrines. But it is about much more than Wrights personal pilgrimage. It affords glimpses into the history of Los Angeles Catholicism and, indeed, Catholicism in America. It peeks into the founding of the faith in the frontier region, the heroic labors of the religious orders that went on mission there and their sometimes dramatic destinies, and the waves of ...
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The Lady of the Angels and Her City is a pilgrimage narrative. It recounts Wendy Wrights return to her hometown and her visitations to the citys many Marian churches and shrines. But it is about much more than Wrights personal pilgrimage. It affords glimpses into the history of Los Angeles Catholicism and, indeed, Catholicism in America. It peeks into the founding of the faith in the frontier region, the heroic labors of the religious orders that went on mission there and their sometimes dramatic destinies, and the waves of immigrants who have arrived on American shores.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: 9780814634707.
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