Selected WritingsPaulist Press, 1999 - 423 من الصفحات This volume of the acclaimed Classics of Western Spirituality(TM) is a significant one. It offers new translations of a representative selection of the spiritual writings of Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787)-saint, bishop, religious founder (the Redemptorist Congregation), and doctor of the church. The late Frederick M. Jones, principal editor of this volume, and author of an acclaimed biography of Alphonsus, has written an exceptional introduction that outlines this saint's life, with particular emphasis on the political, sociological, and intellectual climate of Bourbon Naples in which he lived, wrote, and ministered. The writings presented here demonstrate the wide range of his work and its relevance to Christian life and spirituality in our own day: o Spiritual Writings o Spiritual Direction o Devotional Writings o Prayer o Moral Theology o Letters Alphonsus' devotional writings had an enormous impact on the practices of Catholic piety right up to Vatican II. In addition, he played an influential role in the development of moral theology. This collection of his works fills a demand for an English translation of Alphonsus' major spiritual works. Among the interested readers will be members of the Redemptorist order, theology students, and students of 18th century Italian church history and society. + |
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Divine Love and The Means of Acquiring It | 35 |
Conformity to the Will of God | 47 |
Motives for Confidence in the Divine Mercy | 72 |
The Practice of the Love of Jesus Christ | 84 |
Direction of Souls Who Wish to Lead a Deeply Spiritual Life | 143 |
The Scrupulous Person6 | 300 |
What isConscience? | 301 |
The Importance and Limit of the Law | 302 |
The Importance of the Right Intention | 303 |
The Practice of Charity | 304 |
Study and Reflection | 305 |
Explaining the Moral System to a Friend | 306 |
Advice for Priests Who Minister to Those Condemned to Death | 308 |
DIRECTION OF SOULS TO SPIRITUAL LIFE | 177 |
Encouragement for a Troubled Soul Introduction | 179 |
Peace for Scrupulous Souls | 187 |
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | 224 |
A Way of Conversing Continually with God as with a Friend Introduction by Brendan McConvery CSSR | 249 |
Prayer the Great Means of Salvation Selections | 269 |
The Practice of Mental Prayer | 280 |
Introduction | 293 |
The Confessor as Father1 | 295 |
A Careful Judgment2 | 296 |
The Importance of Studying Moral Theology | 297 |
Returning Stolen Goods | 298 |
Introduction | 317 |
Letter 2 A Letter to a Priest of the Diocese of Naples | 330 |
Letter 3 Concerning the Election of the Next PopeLive Jesus Mary and Joseph | 332 |
Letter 4 To His Brother Don Hercules de Liguori in NaplesLive Jesus Mary and Joseph | 335 |
Letter 5 To the Redemptorist Novices in the Noviceship at Deliceto | 337 |
Letter 6 To the Daughter of the Prince ofArdore1 Live Jesus Mary and Joseph | 339 |
Letter 7 To the Fathers and Brothers of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer | 342 |
NOTES | 351 |
Chronological List of Alphonsus4s Writings | 379 |
Select Bibliography with Abbreviations 1 Editions of Alphonsus de Liguoris Writings | 383 |
Index | 385 |
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