Father Payne by A.C. Benson (1927)

Name: Father Payne
Author: A.C. Benson

"Father Payne" is a novel by A.C. Benson that tells the story of Father Payne, a Catholic priest who becomes embroiled in a controversy when he is accused of being too lax in his interpretation of Church doctrine. As the story unfolds, Father Payne must navigate a complex web of religious and personal conflicts, all while trying to maintain his faith and his sense of purpose. The novel explores themes of spirituality, morality, and the challenges of living a life of service to others, and is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read from start to finish.

By A.C. Benson · First published 1927 · Genre: Biography, Religion, Fiction · 60 chapters

FATHER PAYNE
AVELEY
THE SOCIETY
THE SUMMONS
THE SYSTEM
FATHER PAYNE
THE MEN
THE METHOD
FATHER PAYNE
CHARACTERISTICS
CONVERSATION
OF GOING TO CHURCH
OF NEWSPAPERS
OF HATE
OF WRITING
OF MARRIAGE
OF LOVING GOD
OF FRIENDSHIP
OF PHYLLIS
OF CERTAINTY
OF BEAUTY
OF WAR
OF CADS AND PHARISEES
OF CONTINUANCE
OF PHILANTHROPY
OF FEAR
OF ARISTOCRACY
OF CRYSTALS
EARLY LIFE
OF BLOODSUCKERS
OF INSTINCTS
OF HUMILITY
OF MEEKNESS
OF CRITICISM
OF THE SENSE OF BEAUTY
OF BIOGRAPHY
OF POSSESSIONS
OF LONELINESS
OF THE WRITER'S LIFE
OF WASTE
OF EDUCATION
OF RELIGION
OF CRITICS
OF WORSHIP
OF A CHANGE OF RELIGION
OF AFFECTION
OF RESPECT OF PERSONS
OF AMBIGUITY
OF BELIEF
OF HONOUR
OF WORK
OF COMPANIONSHIP
OF MONEY
OF PEACEABLENESS
OF LIFE-FORCE
OF CONSCIENCE
OF RANK
OF BIOGRAPHY
OF EXCLUSIVENESS
OF TAKING LIFE

Father Payne by A.C. Benson (1927)

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