The Vincentians: A General History of the Congregation of the Mission
The Vincentians: A General History of the Congregation of the Mission

Author: John E. Rybolt

Publisher: New City Press

Published:

Total Pages: 709

ISBN-13: 1565486374

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Their mission was humble and simple: to reach the poor country people, who suffered from ignorance of their faith, a debased clergy, and poverty. In response, Vincent De Paul defined the vocation of his “Little Company” as preaching local missions for free, educating the clergy, and working to relieve the people’s poverty. Soon, however, this vocation was complicated by commands to minister to royal families, including Louis xiv of France and the kings and queens of Poland, which would embroil the Vincentians in international and ecclesiastical politics. In addition, they would begin dangerous foreign missions, such as ministering to the Christian captives of the Barbary pirates, the debased colonists and rebellious natives of Madagascar, and the vendetta-prone Corsicans. For the first time, modern readers have a thoroughly researched history based on original documents and the studies of numerous scholars, past and present. It portrays the Vincentians’ daily lives and describes their failings as well as their exalted acts of heroism. It also details the social and political milieus that conditioned their lives and work. It is an important, down-to-earth side of history not often told.

Journal in France in 1845 and 1848: With Letters from Italy in 1847; Of Things and Persons Concern
Journal in France in 1845 and 1848: With Letters from Italy in 1847; Of Things and Persons Concern

Author: Thomas William Allies

Publisher: Wentworth Press

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 9780530461007

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Peter's Rock in Mohammed's Flood, from St. Gregory the Great to St. Leo III
Peter's Rock in Mohammed's Flood, from St. Gregory the Great to St. Leo III

Author: T. W. Allies

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-15

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13:

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Peter's Rock in Mohammed's Flood is a series of essays examining events from the Old Testament and contextualizing them within events in history. Excerpt: "I have hitherto conducted the history of the Throne of the Fisherman built by the Carpenter's Son in unbroken succession from St. Peter to St. Gregory the Great. It is 575 years from the Day of Pentecost a.d. 29 to St. Gregory's death in a.d. 604. This period is very nearly bisected by the conversion of Constantine. The first half contains the action of the Primacy over against a hostile heathen empire."

Journal in France in 1845 and 1848 with Letters from Italy in 1847
Journal in France in 1845 and 1848 with Letters from Italy in 1847

Author: T. W. Allies

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-06-03

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13:

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T. W. Allies in his book, "Journal in France in 1845 and 1848 with Letters from Italy in 1847," discusses the state of the churches with the introductory section going thus "Of a vast number of English men and English women who have traveled on the Continent in late years, comparatively few, I imagine, have deemed it worth their while to give much thought and attention to the action of the Church in the countries they have visited. Doubtless, all have entered the material fabrics of Roman Catholic worship, but generally, it has been treated as public monuments, rather than as "the house of prayer for all nations." But how many of those travelers who enjoy leisure and independence have made it their study to understand those manifold institutions for the education of the clergy or the laity, for the consolation of the suffering, for the instruction of the poor and outcast, or for the advancement of the interior life, by which the Church Christianises the world, and lays hold of the heart of humanity?"

Journal In France In 1845 And 1848, With Letters From Italy In 1847, On Things And Persons Concerning The Church And Education
Journal In France In 1845 And 1848, With Letters From Italy In 1847, On Things And Persons Concerning The Church And Education

Author: Thomas William Allies

Publisher: Sagwan Press

Published: 2018-02-09

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9781377194554

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.