The Lives Of Father Paul Segneri, S.J., Father Peter Pinamonti, S.J., And The Ven. John de Britto, S.J.: With An Essay On Catholic Home Missions, By The Rev. F. Faber, Priest Of The Oratory

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CONTENTS:

THE LIFE OF FATHER PAUL SEGNERI.
I. His birth, parentage, and life, until he enters upon the missions. 1
II. The method adopted by Father Segneri in conducting the missions. 18
III. Of the concluding exercises in the missions. 34
IV. Of the fruits of Father Segneri's mission, chiefly in promoting reconciliation between enemies, banishing gambling with cards and profane songs. 40
V. Of the wonders wrought by God in behalf of the missions, and of other prodigies performed by Father Segneri. 61
VI. Father Segneri is withdrawn from his missions by the Pope to Rome. His employments there, and death. 84
VII. Father Segneri's lore of God, and confidence in the Divine Protection. His method of mental prayer, and other devotions.
VIII. His charity for his neighbour. The reverence which was shown him, with his contempt for honours and everything in this world, and his desire of humiliation. 120
IX. Of the mortifications practised by Father Segneri. 142

THE LIFE OF FATHER PETER PINAMONTI.
I. His birth and life in the world. 157
II. His noviciate and studies. 163
III. He renounces his studies, and makes his profession of the three vows. 168
IV. Father Pinamonti undertakes the missions with Father Paul Segneri. 171
V. His instructions. 175
VI. His ministry of hearing confessions. 179
VII. The union of affections, and the reciprocal esteem which existed between Father Segneri and Father Pinamonti 189
VIII. He obtains permission to continue the missions after they were given np by Father Segneri. 196
IX He resumes the missions with fresh companions. 201
X. The method observed by Father Pinamonti in the missions. 208
XI. The fruit of the missions of Father Pinamonti. 219
XII. His manner of life in the missions. 229
XIII. The charity and humility which he practised in the missions. 237
XIV. His method of life in our houses. 243
XV. His behaviour in the midst of courts. 248
XVI. Of his strict observance of discipline. 262
XVII. His obedience. 25
XVIII. His mortification, and dominion over his passions. 262
XIX His charity. 267
XX. His humility. 278
XXI. His perfection. 290
XXII. Of the fruits of his last mission. 295
XXIII. The last illness and death of the holy man. 301
XXIV. Of what followed after his death. 308

THE LIFE OF JOHN DE BRITTO, S. J.

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