An edition of The life of S. Alphonso Maria de Liguori, bishop of St. Agatha of the Goths, and founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
(1848)
The life of S. Alphonso Maria de Liguori, bishop of St. Agatha of the Goths, and founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
Volume 3
by Tannoja, Antonio Maria, -1808 and Frederick William Faber
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CONTENTS. VOLUME 3
XVI. Alphonso's advice to his brother Hercules on his second marriage 1
XVII. Alphonso's indefatigable perseverance in distributing the bread of the word 7
XVIII. Alphonso causes missions to be given in his diocese — His didnterestedness on this subject — He requires the preachers to speak in a simple manner in the Lent sermons 19
XIX. Famine afflicts the diocese of St. Agatha — Admirable charity of Alphonso 32
XX. Continuation of the evils caused by the scarcity 40
XXI. Alphonso goes to Kocera to assist at a general chapter of his congregation — He publishes an apology for his Morals on his return 49
XXII. Alphonso's rules for the general good of his diocese 59
XXIII. Alphonso erects new parishes and increases the revenuesof the former ones 75
XXIV. Alphonso falls dangerously ill at St. Agatha - He restores speech to a dumb boy — He goes to Nocera for change of air 82
XXV. Alphonso's sorrow at seeing the evils which the impious inflict on the Glinrch - He addresses a circular to his congregation 90
XXVI. Alphonso in vain solicits Pope Clement XIII. to accept his resignation of the bishopric 101
XXVII. Alphonso estaUishes the Knns of the Host Holy Redeemer of Scala at St. Agatha 110
XXVIII. The knowledge and good conduct which Alphonso required in candidates for holy orders — His mode of acting towards priests recently ordained 119
XXIX. Some particnlars on the subject of ordinations, and diyers qualities which Alphonso requires in young priests 133
XXX. Alphonso's circumspection in regard to new confessors 142
XXXI. Qualities which Alphonso requires in the parish priests — His severity in regard to residence 152
XXXII. Alphonso's justice and impartiality in the gift of livings 162
XXXIII. Alphonso endures great insults fVom those who set up unjust claims to livings — His equity and great patience with them — He revenges himself by conferring benefits on them 175
XXXIV. Alphonso revives fervour in monasteries — He reforms old abuses and guards against new 197
XXXV. Alphonso causes the churches to be restored; he builds new — He exacts decency in divine worship 212
XXXVI. Persecution arises against the honse of Iliceto and against that of Ciorani 221
XXXVII. New calumnies are uttered against the whole congregation, and particularly against the houses at Iliceto and Ciorani 229
XXXVIII. Alphonso's work entitled "The Truths of the Faith" is favourably received by the public - Pope Clement XIII. approves it — Other publications — Fresh advice to his congregation 234
XXXIX. Alphonso repairs to Naples on seeing the sufferings of his congregation — His exemplary conduct, and the great veneration of which he is the object 241
XL. Alphonso's apostolical labours during his sojourn at Naples 254
XLI. Alphonso is accused to the government, and does not defend himself — He justifies himself from reproaches made against him about his publications 274
XLII. Alphonso falls seriously Ill — His unvarying patience 283
XLIII. Alphonso dedicates his dogmatic work to Pope Clement XIV. — His congregation is persecuted in Sicily 300
XLIV. Alphonso's manner of life after he became paralytic 314
XLV. Alpbonso redoubles his zeal after his illness 327
XLVI. Alphonso watches over the education of his nephews and the salyation of his brother 339
XLVII. Alphonso's circular to his congregation — His sentiments on divers subjects 347
XLVIII. Alphonso sees his congregation in a great state of alarm 359
XLIX. Alphonso recals his missionaries from Sicily - He offers his resignation to Pope Clement XIV. — He animates our fiftthers to the observance of rule — New works which he publishes 371
L. Alphonso dedicates his "History of Heresies" to the Marquis of Tanucci, and publishes his Collection of Sermons — Private letter on apostolical preaching 381
LI. Alphonso sends missions into Ulterior Abruzzi — New houses at Scifelli and Frosinone 389
LII. Alphonso dedicates his translation of the Psalms to Pope Clement XIV. — The persecutions against his congregation are renewed — He endeayours to assist it by his pen and by his prayers 397
LIII. Alphonso's circular to the members of his congregation, to animate them to religious perfection and the loye of Jesus Christ 406
LIV. Alphonso sympathises in the sorrows of the Soyereign Pontiff Clement XIV. — He assists at his death — His letter on the election of the new Pope — The difficulties of his congregation 414
LV. Other sorrows felt by Alphonso in regard to his congregation — The missionaries return to Sicily 424
LVI. Alphonso's measures against dissolute priests — His kindness to those who were penitent 434
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