CONTENTS Preface 5 Life Of Saint Alphonsus Liguori 12 SERMON THE FIRST 55 The Lord appears angry, not that He means to punish us, but in order that we may cleanse ourselves of our sins, and thus enable Him to pardon us SERMON THE SECOND 64 Sinners will not profit by the divine threats, until the chastisement has come upon them SERMON THE THIRD 74 God is merciful for a season, and then chastises SERMON THE FOURTH 85 Upon the four principal Gates of Hell SERMON THE FIFTH 98 External Devotions are of little use if we do not cleanse our souls from sin SERMON THE SIXTH 107 God chastises us in this...
CONTENTS Preface 5 Life Of Saint Alphonsus Liguori 12 SERMON THE FIRST 55 The Lord appears angry, not that He means to punish us, but in order that we...
THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS CHRIST I. The sacrifices of the Old Law were figures of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ 8 II. Fulfilment of the prophetic figures 11 SHORT EXPLANATION OF THE PRAYERS OF MASS 15 HEARING MASS 36 PIOUS EXERCISE to acquire the proper disposition for making a good Confession 39 ACTS FOR HOLY COMMUNION. I. Preparation for Communion 44 Acts before Communion 46 II. Thanksgiving after Communion 49 Acts after Communion 50 LOVING ASPIRATIONS to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Before Communion 56 After Communion 63 HYMNS Holy Communion. 72 To Jesus after Communion 73 VISITS TO THE...
THE SACRIFICE OF JESUS CHRIST I. The sacrifices of the Old Law were figures of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ 8 II. Fulfilment of the prophetic figures...
Counsels Concerning a Religious Vocation 6 I. We ought to conform to the Designs of God in the Choice of a State of Life, whatever it may be. 6 II. The Vocation to the Religious State. How Important it is to follow it promptly. 7 1. Misery to Which One Exposes One's Self by Not Corresponding to It 7 2. We Must Obey the Voice of God Without Delay 10 III. Means to be Employed for Preserving a Religious Vocation in the World. 13 Secrecy 14 Prayer 19 Recollection 20 Disposition Required for Entering Religion 20 Detachment from Comforts 23 -from Parents 25 -Self-Esteem 27 -from One's Own Will 30...
Counsels Concerning a Religious Vocation 6 I. We ought to conform to the Designs of God in the Choice of a State of Life, whatever it may be. 6 II. Th...
ST. ALPHONSUS was in his eightieth year when he wrote the VICTORIES OF THE MARTYRS, which appeared in the year 1776. He had just been relieved by Pope Pius VI of the burden of the episcopate, which weighed so heavily upon him, but not of the burden of his Congregation, which furnished him with a retreat that was most laborious. Moreover, he had to compose this work in the midst of the greatest sufferings, says Father Tannoia. The kingdom of Naples, he adds, received this new fruit of the zeal of our saint with general satisfaction; and in the opinion of Canon Fabius Massa, the Church was to...
ST. ALPHONSUS was in his eightieth year when he wrote the VICTORIES OF THE MARTYRS, which appeared in the year 1776. He had just been relieved by Pope...
I WILL add here the victories of those martyrs who in the islands of Japan suffered death in order to profess their faith in Jesus Christ. In giving their history I have selected the most heroic and the most wonderful traits by which they signalized their zeal for the Christian religion. I trust that my readers will be very well pleased to see in the midst of a barbarous nation so many Christians, men, women, children, old people after they had embraced the faith, seeking with eagerness the opportunity to die for Jesus Christ, and manifesting their joy at being able to suffer for him the most...
I WILL add here the victories of those martyrs who in the islands of Japan suffered death in order to profess their faith in Jesus Christ. In giving t...
IF the reading of the Lives of the Saints is a great means to preserve piety, as is said by St. Philip Neri, and as is taught by all the masters of spiritual life, we shall find it yet more useful to read about the victories that the holy martyrs gained by sacrificing their lives amid torments. Hence, before relating their individual triumphs, we shall consider, to our spiritual advantage, the principal virtues of which they gave proofs in their combats. There is no doubt that the martyrs are indebted for their crown to the power of the grace which they received from Jesus Christ; for he it...
IF the reading of the Lives of the Saints is a great means to preserve piety, as is said by St. Philip Neri, and as is taught by all the masters of sp...
