An edition of Half-hours with the saints and servants of God
(1882)
Half-hours with the saints and servants of God
including biographical notes and many translations
by Kenny, Charles and Gordon, William T.
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Table of Contents
LIST OF CONTENTS
CLASSIFIED AND DIVIDED INTO EIGHT PARTS.
PART THE FIRST
ON GOD, HIS ATTRIBUTES, GIFTS, GRACES, &C.
1. On the Love of God, i
St. Francis of Sales and Father Segneri.
2. On the Holy Fear of God, 5
Pere Bretteville, Fathers Faber, Nouet, and St. Gregory.
3. On the Holy Will of God, 9
Pere Nepveu, Massillon, and St. Augustine.
4. On the Word of God, 12
Pere de la Porte, Massillon, and SS. Francis and Cyprian,
5. On the Law of God, 16
SS. Augustine, Chrysostom, Jerome, and Cyprian.
6. On the Presence of God, 21
Pere Nepveu and Father Faber.
7. On the Providence of God, 24
St. Chrysostom, Pere Croiset, and St. Augustine.
8. On the Service of God, 27
Archdeacon Boudon and Father Faber.
9. On the want of Fervour in God's Service, 31
Bourdaloue, Pere Croiset, and St. Augustine.
10. On the Mercy of God, 35
Pere de la Colombiere and Father Faber.
11. On God's Mercy in our Illnesses, 38
Father Spinola, S.M. Pere Nouet, and St. Ambrose.
12. On God's Mercy in Afflictions, etc., 42
St. Chrysostom and Flechier.
13. On the Actual Grace of God, 45
St. Aelred, Massillon, and Bourdaloue.
14. On the Sanctifying Grace of God, 49
Cardinal Bellarmin, Pere Duneau, and St. Leo.
15. On Confidence in God, 53
Peres Houdry and De la Colombiere.
16. On Zeal for God, 56
Fathers Lambert Croiset, and Nouet
PART THE SECOND
ON GOD THE SON AND GOD THE HOLY GHOST.
17. On the Incarnation, 60
SS. Bernard, Athanasius, Jerome, and Pere Grenada.
18. On the Divinity of our Saviour, 64
Cardinal Berulle and Pere Dozennes.
19. On Belief in Christ, our Lord, 69
Massillon, Fromentiere, and St. Jerome.
20. On the Love of Jesus for Men, 72
Pere Eusebe Nieremberg.
21. On the Nativity of our Lord, 75
Pere du Jarry and St. Augustine.
22. On the Circumcision, 79
Bourdaloue, Father Faber, and St. Bernard.
23. On the Holy Name of Jesus, 83
Pere Nouet, S.J.
24. On the Epiphany, 86
SS. Augustine, Chrysostora, and Pere Montmorel.
25. On the Infancy and Hidden Life of Jesus, 89
Peres Croiset and Nouet, S.J.
26. On the Transfiguration, 92
Father du Pont, S.J.
27. On the Washing of the Feet, 95
Rev. Pere Houdry, S.J., and St. Leo.
28. On the Passion of our Lord, 98
Peres de la Colombiere and Nouet.
29. On Jesus Risen, 102
Bourdaloue.
30. On the Sacred Heart and Wounds, 105
Cardinal Peter Damien, Pere Biroat, and St. Bernard.
31. On the Mystery of the Cross, 109
SS. Chrysostom and Augustine.
32. On the Ascension, 112
Peres de la Colombiere, Le Valois, and St. Bernard.
33. On the Descent of the Holy Ghost, 116
St. Chrysostom and Flechier.
34. On the most Holy Trinity, 119
Peres Houdry and De la Colombiere.
PART THE THIRD
ON THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AND OF OUR LADY'S FEASTS.
35. On Devotion to the Mother of God, 123
Henri-Marie Boudon, Archdeacon, and St. Bernard.
36. On the Immaculate Conception, 127
Peres Houdry, De la Colombiere, and St. Bernard.
37. On the Nativity of Mary, 131
Pere Verjus.
38. On the Holy Name of Mary, 134
Pere D'Argentan.
39. On the Presentation of Mary, 137
Pere Houdry, SJ.
40. On the Annunciation, 140
Bourdaloue and St. Gregory.
41. On the Visitation, 144
Peres du Jarry and D'Argentan.
42. On the Purification, 147
Bourdaloue and Father Faber.
43. On the Seven Dolours, 151
From "Essias de Sermons" and Father Faber.
44. On the Assumption, 155
Pere Nouet
45. On the Holy Rosary, 158
Father Faber and Pere Nicolas de Dijon.
46. On our Lady of Mount Carmel, 162
Pere de la Colombiere.
PART THE FOURTH
ON OUR HOLY MOTHER THE CHURCH, AND OF THE SACRAMENTS ADMINISTERED IN THE CHURCH.
47. On the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, 165
Pere Texier and Flechier.
48. On the Treasures of the Church, 168
Pere Texier.
49. On the Ministry of God's Church, 169
Flechier and St. Jerome.
50. On Material Churches, 172
Flechier and St. Chrysostom.
51. On Sundays and Holidays, 179
Pere Montmorel and Discours Chrgtiennes.
52. On Fastings and Abstinence, 182
Pere de la Colombiere.
53. On the Sacrament of Baptism, 185
St. Chrysostom, Pere Nepvue, and St. Lea
54. On the Sacrament of Penance, 189
Bourdaloue and Pere Masson.
55. On Holy Communion, 192
Peres Castillo, Vaubert, and St. Cyprian.
56. On the Holy Eucharist as a Sacrifice, 195
Flechier.
57. On the Holy Eucharist as a Sacrament, 198
Father Faber, Pere Gamier, and St. Cyprian.
58. On the Sacrament of Matrimony, 202
Pere Cordier.
59. On the World and its Dangers, 205
St. Augustine, Flechier, and Pere Croiset
60. On the World and its Maxims, 208
St. Ambrose, Massillon, and St. Augustine.
61. On the World and its Duties, 211
St. Chrysostom and Pere Texier.
PART THE FIFTH
ON THE WORLD AND SIN.
62. On the World and its Honours and Dignities, 215
Pere De la Colombiere and St. Gregory.
63. On Mortal Sin, 218
Peres Tearier, Berthier, and St. Cyprian.
64. On Venial Sin, 222
Peres De la Colombiere and Segneri.
63. On Habitual Sin, 225
St. Augustine, Pere Biroat, and St. Bernard.
66. On Occasions of Sin, 228
Massillon and Bossuet.
67. On Frequent Relapses into Sin, 231
Bourdaloue.
68. On Final Impenitence, 234
Massillon, De la Colombiere, and St. Chrysostom.
PART THE SIXTH
ON THE VICES WE SHOULD FLEE FROM.
69. On Ambition, 238
Peres Houdry and Croiset, S.J.
70 On Anger, 240
SS. Basil, Chrysostom, and Ambrose.
71. On Avarice, 243
St. Chrysostom and Massillon.
72. On Atheism and Infidelity, 246
SS. Augustine and Cyprian.
73. On Blasphemy, 250
La Morale Chr&ienne and St. Chrysostom.
74. On Calumny and Slander, 253
Bourdaloue and SS. Chrysostom and Bernard.
75. On Discord, Law-Suits, &c, 256
Pere Lejeune, Homilies Morales, and St. Ambrose.
76. On Effeminacy and Sensuality, 260
Le Pere Haineuve.
77. On Envy and Jealousy, 263
SS. Cyprian, Chrysostom, and BasiL
78. On Flattery, 267
"Guerre aux vices," and SS. Basil and Jerome.
79. On Gambling, 271
Peres GirouSt. and Bourdaloue.
80. On Hardness of Heart, 274
Bishop Mascaron, and Peres Nouet and Nepvue.
81. On Hypocrisy, 277
Bourdaloue and Dictionnaire Morale.
82. On Idleness and Sloth, 280
Bourdaloue.
83. On Ignorance, 283
Pere La Font
84. On Immodest Attire, Fashion, &c, 286
SS. Chrysostom and Cyprian.
85. On Impurity, 289
St. Basil, Peres Houdry and De la Rue.
86. On Ingratitude, 292
SS. Chrysostom and Ambrose, and Bourdaloue.
87. On Intemperance, 295
Peres De la Colombiere, Houdry, S.J., and St. Ambrose.
88. On Lying and Trickery, 299
Peres Houdry, Heliodore, and St. Augustine.
89. On Prosperity of the Wicked, 302
St. Augustine and Massillon.
90. On Rash Judgments, 305
SS. Francis de Sales, John of God, Augustine, and L'Abbe' de la Trappe.
91. On Scandal, 309
Bourdaloue, St. Cyprian, and Pere Houdry.
92. On Self-Love, 312
Peres Louis de Grenada, Camaret, and St. Augustine.
93. On Theatres, Balls, &c., 315
Fenelon, St. Francis de Sales, and Lanctantius.
94. On Theft and Larceny, 319
Pere Lejeune.
95. On Vain Glory, 322
SS. Chrysostom, Ambrose, and Rodriguez.
96. On all our bad Passions, 326
Peres A. Rodriguez, Nepvue, and St. Philip Neri
PART THE SEVENTH
ON THE VIRTUES WE SHOULD PUT INTO PRACTICE.
97. On Alms-Deeds, 330
St. Chrysostom and Peres Houdry and Faber.
98. On Keeping the Commandments, 333
Pere Lambert
99. On Conscience, 335
Bourdaloue.
100. On the C«nversion of Sinners, 338
Bourdaloue and Pere Houdry.
101. On the Employment of Time, 341
Peres Segneri and Croiset
102. On Faith, 345
Flechier and Pere La Font
103. On Friendship, 348
SS. Francis of Sales, Chrysottom, and Jerome.
104. On Good Example, 351
Pere Texier.
105. On Good Works, 354
St. Chrysostom and Pere Segneri.
106. On Holiness and Perfection, 357
St. Ambrose and Pere D'Argentan.
107. On Human Respect, 360
Massillon and St. Gregory.
108. On Humility, 363
St. Francis de Sales and Father Faber.
109. On Love of our Neighbour, 366
SS. Bernardine of Sienna, &c, &c.
110. On Love of our Enemies, 369
Carranza, Le Pere Joly, and St. Gregory Naz.
111. On Meditation and Mental Prayer, 372
St. Francis of Sales, Massillon, and Rodriguez.
112. On Meekness, 375
SS. Ambrose and Augustine.
113. On Modesty, 378
St. Ambrose and Pere A. Rodriguez.
114. On Mortification, 382
Peres Segneri, Croiset, and St. Bernard.
115. On Obedience, 386
SS. Francis of Sales, Gregory, and Pere Lambert.
116. On Order and Regularity, 390
Le Pere Haineuve and St. Augustine.
117. On Penance as a Virtue, 393
118. On Perseverance, 396
Peres Antoine de la Porte Croiset and St. Philip Neri.
119. On Piety and Devotion,: 400
St. Bernard and Pere Croiset
120. On Poverty, Voluntary, &a, 403
Fathers Sarrazin, Faber, and St. Bernard.
121. On Prayer, 406
SS. Francis, Augustine, Philip Neri, and Fenelon.
122. On Predestination, 410
Peres Houdry and Croiset.
123. On Prudence, 413
St. Basil and Pere GirouSt.
124. On Purity and Chastity, 416
SS. Astere and Ambrose.
125. On Religion, 419
Bourdaloue, De la Colombiere, and St. Bernard.
126. On Retreats, 423
SS. Ephrem, Gregory, and Pere le Valois.
127. On Riches — Use and Abuse, 427
SS. Chrysostom, Basil, and Massillon.
128. On the Excellence of the Soul, 430
Peres Houdry, Nepvue, Bretteville, and St. Chrysostom.
129. On the Peace of the Soul, 433
Father Segneri, SS. Edmond of Canterbury and Augustine.
130. On Salvation, 437
SS. Ephrem, Chrysostom, and Pere Nepvue.
131. On Temptations, 440
SS. Chrysostom, Francis, Augustine, and Rodriguez.
132. On Vocation to a State of Life, 444
Pere Nepvue, Massillon, and St. Philip Neri.
PART THE EIGHTH
ON THE LAST FOUR THINGS.
133. On Death — In General, 447
Fathers Segneri and Faber.
134. On Death — A Good and Bad one, 450
SS. Bernard, Philip Neri, and Peres GirouSt. and Houdry.
135. On the Particular Judgment, 454
Peres Du Pont and Croiset.
136. On the LaSt. Judgment, 457
Bourdaloue and Pere Segneri.
137. On Purgatory, 460
On what the Saints have written on this subject.
138. On Hell, 463
Fathers Biroat and Faber.
139. On Heaven, 466
St. Chrysostom and Peres Croiset and Nepvue.
For Alphabetical Indicts, see end of Volume.
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