"The Story of a Soul (L'Histoire d'une Âme): The Autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux" is a spiritual autobiography written in the late 19th century. This work recounts the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower," detailing her profound experiences of faith, love, and simplicity in the context of her Carmelite vocation. Through her reflections, she shares insights on living a life of devotion and the importance of humility and childlike trust in God. At the start of the autobiography, Thérèse introduces her intention to share her spiritual journey, emphasizing her thoughts on the nature of God's grace and the beauty of simplicity in service to Him. She reflects on her early memories, the significant role of her loving family, particularly her mother, and the strong influences of her sisters. Thérèse expresses her deep affection for her parents, her awareness of divine love, and her desire to follow God's call, setting the stage for her later commitment to the Carmelite life. The opening chapters provide a glimpse into her childhood, characterized by love, piety, and a developing sense of vocation that would lead her to become a profound spiritual figure in the Church. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
"The Life of Blessed John B. Marie Vianney, Curé of Ars" by Anonymous is a biography written in the early 20th century that recounts the life and virtues of the revered French priest, John Vianney. It primarily focuses on his pastoral work in the small village of Ars, where he transformed a spiritually indifferent community into a beacon of faith. The book explores themes of piety, humility, and unwavering dedication to the service of others, making it a significant spiritual reading for Catholics. The narrative outlines Vianney's early life, struggles during the French Revolution, and eventual ordination as a priest. It highlights his tireless commitment to his parishioners through visiting homes, offering guidance, and hearing confessions—sometimes for over sixteen hours a day. Numerous accounts of miraculous events associated with his ministry and his ability to inspire profound conversions among sinners illustrate his deep spirituality. His humility, self-denial, and ceaseless efforts led to his eventual beatification, and the book serves not only as a testament to his character but also as an inspiration for readers seeking to deepen their own faith and commitment to God.
There is a very beautiful treatise of St. Thomas Aquinas on the adorable sacrament of the Altar. I admire more the mass and precision of its arrangement or the way it brings words of the Holy Ghost from the Sacred Scriptures. From this treatise, and nearly always in its very words, I have arranged these Meditations for the Servants of the Holy Ghost. In fact, all that was needed was to number or letter the divisions of the book so that they could be easily be seen. The prayers and thanksgivings I have added. I have put the teaching of the Saint by itself and the word of the Holy Ghost by themselves. In this, I have only carried out what. Thomas has himself done in the treatise. For the more part, he has, after stating and explaining his points, put the texts by themselves, referring to the first point, the second point, the third point, and so on. Putting them all together, therefore, I only carrying out what this Angelic Saint has done.
CONTENTS. PAGE. Table of Movable Feasts 4 Lay Baptism 4 Table of Feast-, Fast- and Abstinence- Days 5 The Commandments of God and of the Church 6 Morn ing Prayers 7 The Lord's Prayer 13 The Angelic Salutation 13 The Apostle's Creed 13 The Angel us 15 The Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus. 16 Evening Prayers 22 Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary 26 Holy Mass, what it is 30 Rules for Assisting at Mass 31 The Asperges 33 Ordinary of the Mass 36 Prayers at Mass (another formula) 64 Prayers after Low-Mass 101 Manner of serving at Mass 105 Vesper Service 115 The Magnificat 128 Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 131 Prayers for Confession 134 The Seven Penitential Psalms 161 Devotions for Communion 176 Plenary Indulgences 188 The Way of the Cross 190 Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Prayer of St. Gertrud 199 Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 200 Consecration to the Sacred Heart 205 Devotions to the Blessed Virgin : The Litany of the Bl. Virgin (see Evening Prayers) 207 The Rosary 208 The Memorare 211 Litany of the Saints 212 For the Souls in Purgatory 223 The thirty days' prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary 225
A translation of J.B. Feuillet's French version of Gonzalez de Acuña's abridgement of L. Hansen's "Vita ... B. Rosae."
The Life of S. Rose of Lima translated from the French of Father Jean Baptist Feuillet, a Dominican friar and Missionary Apostolic in the Antilles; the copy which has been followed is the third edition, published at Paris in 1671, the year of her canonisation by Clement X.
The life and writings of S. Teresa are a perpetual ex- | position of the words of S. Paul to the Ephesians: That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened by His Spirit with might unto the inward man. That Christ may dwell by faith in your hearts: that being rooted and grounded in charity, you may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth. To know also the charity of Christ, which surpasseth all knowledge, that you may be filled unto all the fulness of God.
This is volume 7 of Harvard Classics, a collection of classical works of literature known initially as Dr Eliot's Five-Foot Shelf. The Harvard Classics was a 51-volume anthology gathered and edited by Charles W. Eliot, the president of Harvard University, and was first published in 1909. It contains introductions and notes to supplement the material.
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Vol. 7. CONFESSIONS OF ST. AUGUSTINE, IMITATION OF CHRIST
The Confessions, by Saint Augustine
The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis
PRAYER: The elevation of the mind and heart to God in praise of his glory; a petition made to God for some desired good, or in thanksgiving for a good received, or in intercession for others before God. Through prayer the Christian experiences a communion with God through Christ in the Church (2559-2565).
SAINT: The “holy one” who leads a life in union with God through the grace of Christ and receives the reward of eternal life. The Church is called the communion of saints, of the holy ones (823, 946; cf. 828). See Canonization. Source: Catechism of the Catholic Church
Books on the saints. Includes biographies and other literature. How did they become one? We are all called to become one. Were they really that good all their lives? How did they win the race? Let's go!
