... exasperating obstacles as corrupt Spanish priests and the unresponsiveness of the Hopi and Navajo regarding church and religion do not deter these men from pursuing their mission and preserving their friendship. As they persist in their attempts to construct a Catholic cathedral in the wilderness, these characters exhibit a relationship with the land and the people that is both powerful and moving, due ... slow, the process of growth and learning in their lives closely mirrors the growth of stronger congregations throughout their expanding diocese. As if the subject matter weren't inter...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate