Tony C Cutajar

This story by the well-known author Tony C. Cutajar is based on the biography of Damien the Leper written by the Hollywood film director John Farrow, father of the actress and singer Mia Farrow. The great adventure of this priest began quietly well over a century ago. Since then his remarkable story has become legend throughout the world.

Young Joseph de Veuster left his secure life in Belgium, thrusting aside all thoughts of personal danger, to spend the rest of his days ad Father Damien, comforting the sick and the dying. Though virtually entombed among the living dead of a leper colony on the island of Molokai, Damien managed to find beauty and enchantment in the lush surroundings. His extraordinary journey of the spirit comes to life in this splendid biography which has become a classic over the years and is sure to endure as long as people thrill to deeds of valour and pay homage to the great spiritual truths. This unforgettable story of courage, sacrifice and devotion was vividly recalled in 2009 when Father Damien was declared a saint by the present Pope.

This book can be bought for €5 at the Catholic Institute, Floriana. It can be sent by post for an extra 50c. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Order of Charity (Malta) which, under the auspices of the Grand Priory of the Order of St. Lazarus, helps to reduce and even cure leprosy in third world countries.