The Mustard Seed in Montana

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The narrative explores Father Lindesmith's experiences as an Army Chaplain in late-nineteenth-century Montana, where he confronted themes of immigration, race, gender, and class within the context of Americanized Catholicism. His diaries reveal his evolving views on civilization and patriotism, as he navigated a diverse society of immigrants, Army troops, and Indigenous peoples. The book highlights his prophetic insights into the reform of the Church, aiming to align it with the rapidly changing American landscape shaped by industrialization and urbanization.