The Confessions of Venerable Father Augustine Baker, O.S.B. is a book that contains the personal writings of Father Augustine Baker, who was a Benedictine monk and spiritual director in the 17th century. The book is a collection of extracts from a manuscript treatise that was preserved in the library of Ampleforth Abbey. The manuscript contains Father Baker's reflections on his spiritual journey, his struggles with sin and temptation, and his experiences of God's grace and mercy. The book provides a rare glimpse into the inner life of a devout Catholic monk and offers insights into the practice of contemplative prayer and the pursuit of holiness. The editor of the book, Justin McCann, provides an introduction that situates Father Baker's life and work within the context of English Catholicism during the 17th century. The Confessions of Venerable Father Augustine Baker, O.S.B. is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian spirituality or the Catholic Church in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.