. Spiritual Letters of the Venerable Francis Mary Paul Libermann. eautifulof all the Gospels. It is this feature that placeshis commentary in a category by itself, andmakes of it one of the most valuable contribu-tions to Catholic exegesis. Unfortunately, itwas never completed, and it is only owing to thepositive command of his confessor that whatthere is of it has been preserved to posterity. Yet what need have we of expatiating anyfurther on the excellencies of his writings whenthe Holy See itself by decree of May 2], 1886,has declared them free from all error, sayingthat Seldom has the exam
. Spiritual Letters of the Venerable Francis Mary Paul Libermann. eautifulof all the Gospels. It is this feature that placeshis commentary in a category by itself, andmakes of it one of the most valuable contribu-tions to Catholic exegesis. Unfortunately, itwas never completed, and it is only owing to thepositive command of his confessor that whatthere is of it has been preserved to posterity. Yet what need have we of expatiating anyfurther on the excellencies of his writings whenthe Holy See itself by decree of May 2], 1886,has declared them free from all error, sayingthat Seldom has the examination of the writ-ings of those who are proposed for beatificationled to such a favorable result. What greatermeed of praise than this can be given! INTRODUCTION h We therefore feel satisfied that we need makeno apology for publishing the American edi-tion of the Spiritual Letters of the VenerableFrancis Mary Paul Libermann, convinced thatthey will speak for themselves. We trust thatthe blessing of God will accompany them andmake them productive of much SPIRITUAL LETTERS OF THE VENERABLE LIBERMANN LETTER I. TO A SEMINARIAN. The glory of God is to be sought with calm andpatience. If we wish the Holy Ghost to take completepossession of our soul, we must set our hearts freefrom affection for creatures. Issy, September, 1828. My Very Dear Friend : I had already made your acquaintance beforeI received your letter, but I am very sorry thatI am unable to send you the volume for whichyou ask, simply because it has not been broughtto me. This is only another occasion whichGod makes use of, for the purpose of furthertrying your patience. You certainly need thisbook, but the glory of God does not demandthat you be so impatient to get it; and you knowvery well that we ought to do all things for thisdivine glory. Upon this occasion, my dear brother, youwill allow me to give expression to a thoughtthat has been occupying me for a long time. SPIRITUAL LETTERS OF THE It is a pleasure
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