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Paulist Fathers |
| Title |
Sermons Preached at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, New York, During the Year 1861.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The earnest man -- Unworthy communion -- Christ's resurrection the foundation of our faith -- Giving testimony -- Spiritual death -- The love of God -- Keeping the law not impossible -- The two standards -- The Epiphany -- Renunciation -- The afflictions of the just -- False maxims -- Mary's destiny a type of ours -- Mortal sin exemplified in the history of Judas -- Interior life -- True Christian humility -- What the desire to love God can do -- The worth of the soul -- Merit the measure of reward -- Self-denial.
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| Credits |
Produced by Don Kostuch
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| Summary |
"Sermons Preached at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, New York, During the Year 1861" is a collection of sermons likely written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a series of religious addresses that were delivered to a congregational audience, focusing on moral duties, Christian doctrine, and the significance of earnestness in faith. Each sermon aims to enlighten the listeners on various aspects of Catholic teachings and the lives of saints, particularly emphasizing the life and conversion of St. Paul. The opening portion introduces the context of the sermons, laying out the preface and the initial sermon titled "The Earnest Man." The preacher reflects on the transformative zeal of St. Paul, contrasting his fervent commitment to a misguided faith before his conversion to Christianity. Through examples drawn from St. Paul's life, the sermon encourages the audience to embrace earnestness in their own spiritual journeys, underscoring that a sincere heart seeking the truth is essential for meaningful faith. The speaker conveys a heartfelt call to the congregation to live with purpose and devotion, capturing the essence of the Christian mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Catholic Church -- Sermons
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| Subject |
Sermons, American -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59041 |
| Release Date |
Mar 10, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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