Letters and writings, with notes by two fathers of the Society of Jesus, tr. by E.H. Thompson, Volume 3

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Página ii - There has been no adequate biography of St. Stanislas. In rectifying this want, Mr. Thompson has earned a title to the gratitude of English-speaking Catholics. The engaging Saint of Poland will now be better known among us, and we need not fear that, better known, he will not be better loved.
Página i - A more complete instance of that life of purity and close union with God in the world of which we have just been speaking is to be found in the history of Marie Eustelle Harpain, the sempstress of Saint-Pallais. The writer of the present volume has had the advantage of very copious materials in the French works on which his own work is founded ; and Mr. Thompson has discharged his office as editor with his usual diligence and accuracy.
Página i - The book before us contains numberless traces of a thoughtful and tender devotion to the Saint. It shows a loving penetration into his spirit, and an appreciation of the secret motives of his action, which can only be the result of a deeply affectionate study of his life and character.
Página v - The more we have of such works as the Hidden Life of Jesus the better.' — Westminster Gazette, 'A book of searching power.' — Church Re-view. 'We have often regretted that this writer's works are not better known.' — Universe. ' We earnestly recommend its study and practice to all readers.'— Tablet. ' We have to thank Mr. Thompson for this translation of a valuable work which has long been popular in France.
Página ii - Pontifidi, which contain large extracts from the Processes. Various prophecies attributed to her and other holy persons have been collected in an Appendix. * Of all the series of deeply-interesting biographies which the untiring zeal and piety of Mr.
Página i - We gladly hail the first instalment of Mr. Healy Thompson's Library of Religious Biography. The life before us brings out strongly a characteristic of the Saint which is, perhaps, little appreciated by many who have been attracted to him chiefly by the purity and early holiness which have made him the chosen patron of the young. This characteristic is his intense energy of will, which reminds us of another Saint, of a very different vocation and destiny, whom he is said to have resembled also in...
Página 94 - Ask, and you shall receive ; seek, and you shall find ; knock, and it shall be opened to you...
Página vi - MARY, STAR OF THE SEA ; or, A Garland of Living Flowers, culled from the Divine Scriptures, and woven to the honour of the Holy Mother of God. A Story of Catholic Devotion.
Página v - The Hidden Life of Jesus: a Lesson and Model to Christians. Translated from the French of BOUDON. Cloth, 3s. "This profound and valuable work has been very carefully and ably translated by Mr. Thompson.
Página 16 - Cloth extra, gilt lettering, red edges 020 Witch Of Melton Hill, The : a Tale. By the Author of ' Mount St. Lawrence '. Cloth extra gilt - - - 0 2 6 Wyndham Family, The : a Story of Modern Life.

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