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personal-vows
The chapter explores the nature of personal vows and the difficulties individuals face in upholding them over time, especially in the context of changing relationships.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Sparrow (1996)Mary Doria Russell
16. The Stella Maris:
In this chapter, Emilio Sandoz and Jimmy Quinn engage in a candid conversation about celibacy, desire, and the complexities of personal vows amidst their long space voyage. As they navigate their feelings of loneliness and longing, Emilio reveals the challenges of maintaining his priestly vows, while Jimmy grapples with his own expectations and disappointments regarding relationships aboard the Stella Maris.