In this intimate memoir, Girolamo Volpe uncovers the inner workings of the Capuchin order, of which he was once a part. With vivid descriptions of the customs and habits of Capuchin monks, Volpe's memoirs reveal the challenges and rewards of a life devoted to religious service. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the everyday experiences of monastic practice, and the spiritual motivations behind it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.