Файл:The life of blessed Paul of the cross - founder of the congregation of discalced clerks of the most holy cross and passion of Jesus Christ (IA TheLifeOfBlessedPaulOfTheCross).pdf

CONTENTS BOOK THE FIRST. THE BIRTH OF BLESSED PAUL AND THE LIFE HE LED BEFORE HE QUITTED HIS NATIVE PLACE. Chapter I.— The Parents of Blessed Paul, his Birth, and Childhood 3 Chapter II. — He goes with his Parents to Castellazzo. — He begins his Studies ..... 6 Chapter III. — The renewal of his fervour. — He refuses an honourable marriage. — His detachment from creatures. — His zeal for the salvation of souls 9 Chapter IV. — The obedience of Paul to his directors. — God inspires him with the idea of founding the Congregation of the Passion . . .12 Chapter V. — Blessed Paul is clothed with the holy habit. — He writes the Rules of the new Institute. — He conducts spiritual exercises for the good of his neighbour 16 BOOK THE SECOND. FROM THE TIME OF HIS LEAVING CASTELLAZZO, TO THE APPROBATION OP THE RULES. Chapter I.— Blessed Paul goes to Rome. — He, settles on Mount Argeutaro with his brother John Baptist . . . . . . .22 Chapter II. — The two brothers go to Graeta and Troja on the invitation of the Bishops of those cities . 27 Chapter III. — Blessed Paul goes again to Borne with his brother. — He obtains faculties for assembling companions. — They are ordained priests. — Their journey to Castellazzo, and their return to Borne 31 Chapter IV. — The two brothers leave St. Callicano to settle permanently on Mount Argentaro. — Blessed Paul receives his first companions. — His labours for the good of his neighbours . . 35 Chapter V.— First missions of Blessed Paul.— He begins the building of the first retreat of the congregation 39 Chapter VI. — Acts of heroic charity by Blessed Paul, particularly during the siege of the fortress of Monte Filippo — The building is completed 44 BOOK THE THIRD. FROM THE APPROBATION OP THE RULES TO THE LAST ILLNESS OF BLESSED PAUL. Chapter I. — Benedict XIV., with a rescript, approves Blessed Paul's rule. — Increase of the number of his companions. — Foundation of the retreats near Vetralla and Soriano .... 48 Chapter II. — Benedict XIV. approves the rules with an Apostolic brief. — First general chapter. — Blessed Paul is elected superior of the entire congregation. — His method of government . 52 Chapter III. — Foundations of the retreats near Ceccano and Toscanella. — Persecutions. — First mission given in Rome. — Other retreats founded in the province of Campagna .... 58 Chapter IV. — Blessed Paul pursues his missions. — The method he followed in them, and their fruit . 63 Chapter V. — Supernatural wonders in the missions of Blessed Paul. — His predictions verified ... 67 Chapter VI. — Blessed Paul pays his homage to the new Pope Clement XIII., and treats on the question of solemn vows. — The noviciate of Mount Argentaro. — Death of Father John Baptist.— He obtains a hospice in Rome ... 74 Chapter VII.— Blessed Paul obtains from Clement XIV the confirmation of the rules, and the solemn approbation of the institute. — His last mission preached in Rome 80 Chapter VIII.— Blessed Paul fixes his residence in Rome. — He makes the last visitation of his retreats. — The honours paid him by the people. — His infirmities 85 Chapter IX. — Foundation of the Monastery of the Passionist Nuns in the City of Corneto. — Supernatural cure of Blessed Paul 91 Chapter X. — Foundation of the retreat of SS. John and Paul in Rome. — Fresh confirmation of the rules, and of the institute 96 BOOK THE FOURTH. HIS VIRTUES — HIS SUPERNATURAL GIFTS— AND HIS HAPPY DEATH. Chapter I. — Faith and Religion of Blessed Paul . . 101 Section I.—Faith of Blessed Paul .... 101 Section II. — His Spirit of Religion . . . 104 Section III. —His Prayer. 10(5 Section IV. — His singular devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, and to the Most Holy Eucharist 108 Section V. — His devotion to the Blessed Virgin. . . Ill Section VI. — His devotion to the Angels and Saints. 114 Chapter II. — Of the Virtues of Hope and Charity in Blessed. Paul 116 Section I. — His hope and lively confidence in God . 116 " II.. -His charity towards God . . . .119 " III. — His charity towards his neighbour . .123 " IV. — His zeal for the salvation or souls . . 127 Chapter III. — On the heroic practice of the Cardinal Virtues by Blessed Paul 130 Section I. — His prudence and simplicity . . . 130 " II. — His justice and gratitu le . . . .332 " III.— His fortitude and patience . . . 135 " IV. — His temperance, mortification, and austerity of Life 137 " V.— His poverty 140 " VI. — His most unsullied purity . . . 143 Chapter IV. — Supernatural gifts conferred by God on Blessed Paul 146 Section I. — On his gift of prophecy . . .146 " II.— On his gift of discernment of spirits . 149 " Ill.—On his gift of miracles . . . . 151 Chapter V. — The deep and real Humility of Blessed Paul, and his obedience 151 Chapter VI. — Last illness, precious death, and burial of Blessed Paul 160 Chapter VII. — Wonderful things which happened after the Death of Blessed Paul— his solemn beatification. 169 Miracle the first 173 Miracle the second 175 Maxims op Christian Perpection .... 178 Triduttm in Honour of Blessed Paul of the Cross : proposed to the Devotion of the Faithful for obtaining graces from God through his intercession .... 187

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