02230cam a22003133u 4500 9063 UtSlPG 20260610133228.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Chase, J. Smeaton (Joseph Smeaton), 1864-1923 The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-01 The penance of Magdalena -- Padre Urbano's umbrella -- The bells of San Gabriel -- The buried treasure of Simi -- Love in the padres' garden. Text file produced by David A. Schwan HTML file produced by David Widger "The Penance of Magdalena and Other Tales of the California Missions" by J. Smeaton Chase is a collection of short stories that captures the spirit and history of the California missions, likely written in the early 20th century. The tales focus on the lives of the indigenous people and Spanish missionaries, intertwined through themes of love, sacrifice, and cultural conflict. The opening of the book introduces us to the Mission of San Juan Capistrano and centers on a young boy named Te-filo, an aspiring artist in the mission community. Te-filo encounters Magdalena, the daughter of the mayordomo, and they develop a secret love despite the rigid boundaries imposed by their cultural differences. The narrative unfolds as Te-filo seeks permission from the Father to marry Magdalena, but their union faces challenges due to the Father’s prejudices and Magdalena's pride. These tensions set the stage for a poignant exploration of love's trials amidst the backdrop of a historical era marked by both genuine faith and societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Missions -- California -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9063 50909 50909