CONTENTS. VOLUME 2

XXXI. Alphonso obtains the approval of his Congregation from the holy Father Pope Benedict XIV. 1

XXXII. Increase of our Congregation — Mandarini's last entreaties for a re-union — The rule is accepted by all — Alphonso is confirmed in the office of Rector Major — He establishes the studenda in the house at Pagani 11

XXXIII. Alphonso gives divers missions — Mgr. Basta calls him into the diocese of Melfi — Death of Father Sportelli at Nocera — Alphonso goes to several places 16

XXXIV. Alphonso publishes his book on the Glories of Mary, as well as other works for the good of souls 19

XXXV. Alphonso's distress about the Father Abbe' who is excluded from the Congregation 23

XXXVI. Alphonso's letter to the members of his Congregation — Missions are given in divers places — A new misfortune happens, which again gives sorrow to Alphonso 32

XXXVII. Alphonso is accused before the king of having made a large purchase — The calumny is found out, and turns out for the advantage of the Congregation 42

XXXVIII. Alphonso publishes his Moral Theology 51

XXXIX. The king asks Alphonso to reform an old order — His conduct towards the king — Missions are given in divers parts of the country — Father Cafaro's death at Caposeli 56

XI. Alphonso's circular in order to revive the spirit of Jesus Christ amongst the members of his Congregation, and their zeal in the performance of their duties 61

XLI. A new house is opened in the state of Benevento — The spiritual exercises are given in the house at Ciorani — Alphonso's reply to one of his censors — A few words on Nicholas Borgia, Bishop of A versa 75

XLII. Alphonso gives a mission at Benevento — His journey to Naples — He publishes his book the Homo Apostolicus and other works 80

XLIII. Alphonso returns to Naples — His apostolical labours — He publishes a new work on the direction of souls 86

XLIV. Alphonso sends several of his missionaries into Calabria, where they effect numerous conversions — Other labours to which he devotes himself for the goo4 of souls 91

XLV. Alphonso enforces religious poverty on his subjects — Divers counsels which he gives to the members of his Congregation 99

XLVI. Alphonso's labours while our missionaries preach in Calabria 104

XLVII. A request addressed to Alphonso by the Congregation of the Propaganda, for the missions in Asia — Foundation projected in Sicily, and reform of the hospital of the orphans at Gaeta 111

XLVIII. Alphonso's last mission in the town of Nola — He publishes several works 117

XLIX. Alphonso's letter to all his Congregation 121

L. Alphonso fixes on which of his subjects shall be established in Sicily — Divers labours which he undertakes at Naples and elsewhere 128

LI. Alphonso's personal qualifications for the apostolical ministry 136

LII. The method followed by Alphonso during his missions 142

LIII. Continuation of the same subject 151

LIV. Strict obligations imposed on his missionaries by Alphonso 158

LV. Popular style required in his missionaries by Alphonso, and his great severity towards those who failed in this respect 168

LVI. The wise mode of conduct which Alphonso required in our confessors, and the chastisement with which God visited one of them 174

LVII. Other virtues which Alphonso required in the members of his Congregation 182

LVIII. The great poverty and perfect obedience which Alphonso required from the members of his Congregation 192

LIX. Alphonso's zeal in maintaining strict poverty and perfect obedience 200

LX. Alphonso's solicitude as to the observance of the rule — His firmness against transgressors, and his resoluteness in freeing the Congregation from them 210

LXI. The wisdom with which Alphonso freed the Congregation from disobedient and incorrigible subjects 220

LXII. How Alphonso encouraged his subjects to aim at the greatest perfection by extolling the blessings of vocation — His charity towards those who were tempted, and his severity towards the unfaithful 225

LXIII. Alphonso's solicitude for the professed clerics, the novices, and the lay-brothers of his Congregation 235

LXIV. The state of the Congregation in the year 1762, thirty years after its foundation 249

BOOK III.

I. The election of Alphonso to the bishopric of St. Agatha of the Goths — His refusal, his alarm, and his submission to the Sovereign Pontiff 257

II. Correspondence of Alphonso with his brother Hercules — His humble preparations for going to Rome — He falls dangerously ill — Sentiments of the public on his obedience to the orders of the Pope 272

III. Recovery of Alphonso — His departure for Naples 279

IV. The journey of Alphonso to Rome and Loretto 285

V. Alphonso returns to Rome — The honour he receives from the Pope — He is consecrated bishop 292

VI. Alphonso returns to Naples, and passes by Nocera again 300

VII. The entry and reception of Alphonso at St. Agatha 308

VIII. Manner of life of Alphonso — Exemplary conduct which he exacted from his household 316

IX. Alphonso gives a mission at St. Agatha, and the spiritual exercises 327

X. Alphonso's first acts against scandals 335

XI. Alphonso begins to visit his diocese — He reforms the seminary — He causes the buildings to be repaired, and organises the mode of instruction 347

XII. Piety flourishes in the seminary 358

XIII. Divers particulars of what accompanied Alphonso's first pastoral visitation 372

XIV. Alphonso becomes ill at Airola — He returns to St. Agatha convalescent 386

XV. Alphonso's conduct during the visitation of his diocese 396