The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-12-13

le9st an oxalted pOet1cal instinct and fancy, |
which 10 as uncommon as the accomplishment |
of writing and inventing such poem us Goo |
rontius." A writer in the Patt Mall Gazette, in |
reviewing these poems, truly applied to them |
Goethe's title of the history of q beautiful |
soul.n sss stAta
The Roman Martyrology; Published by order Of |
Gregory Kill With an Introduction BY the |
Most Rev. Archbishop Of Baltimore. Ba1ti- |
more: Kelly, Piet g. Co. 1868.
This Aartyrology contains q collection of
short notices of Martyrs and other Saints, and
of festivals Of the Church, written by order of
the Sovereign Pontifs. We are informedtthat
every day of the year some of these notices are
read in religious houses, and, of course they
must be interesting, edifyipg, and suitable for
pious Catholic families. The work comprises
$50 pages, 12mo, printed on superfne paper,
with red marginal lines, and embelished with
q splendid engraving of His Holiness Plus TX,
and is substantially bound. Archbishop Spal-
ding's introduction concludes follows:
'sLet all, then, procure and read daily the
appropriate portions of this Martyrology Its
dicton aW i0 animate as in despondency win
make our souls glow with the love of God in
GOODNESS, and will lift up our minds and hearts
bright and everlasting mansions prepared for
US in Heaven"
The Holy Communion. BY Rev. John Bernard
Dalgairns, Priest of the Oratory of 81. Philip
Neri. New York: The Catholic Publication
Society.
This is the third edition of work which
has been translated into the leading European
languages The work is divided into three
parts list, The Philosophy of Holy Cemmu-
MON; I'd, The Theology of Holy communion;
Sd, The Practice of Holy Communion. The
o,u&1, 10 mot r%i of Of ha ach
of philosophy which he describes, and disavows
| any intention of originating new school.
Nevertheless, his thorough acquaintance with
the subject which forms the theme of his
volume, his learning and piety, have combined
| to produce a work which has received the ap-
probation Of the wise and learned.
Groupings 4fter Truth. By Joshua Huntington.
| New York: The Catholic Publication Society.
| The mazes which surround seetarians are not
easily dispelled when once awakening to the
Importance Of seeking aftef truth. The author
before us graphically portrays tho various
! phases of opinion apd practice which he en-
countered in his earnest desire to satisfy a
conscientious craving for the light of faith.
Reared Caivinist, he in turn tried all the
sects and finally became an infidel. No un-
usual process. Mr.. H. thus describes the con-
tradiefions which beset him, and the incompe-
| tepcy of his advisers
" was told that it was my duty to give my
heart to God; and on the other hand that God
only could turn my heart to himself; that il
was my duty to love and serve him, but that
that twas my duty to pray to him, but thai
prayers were a nOckery, and hateful in hi.
sight; that it was my duty to be good, and yet
that was as powerIess to make myself good
as the Ethiopian change the color of his
skin.
We know of no book which could be more
proftably placed in the hands of conscientious
Protestants, DESTROYS of settling their doubts
and attaining to the true faith.
) Excelsior; Or Essays on Politeness, Education
&c. By T. E.. Howard, A. NJ. Baltimore
Kelly Il Pet. 1868.
This is profitable book conveying muci
information suitable for persons of both sexes
Although not religious book, it is imbuet
throughout with Christian principles, resulting
from the experience of long series of years
and cannot fail to qualify young ladies ant
gentlemen to take their part with credit in tn,
best circles of society.
The Lily of the Vdlley; OF, Maggie and I, ant
other poems. By Amy Gray. Baltimore
Kelly, Piet 81 Co. 1868.
} The object of this publication is a commend
! able one-to aid in the education of destitute
girls of the South Interspersed through thi
| volume are many pretty illusions, evincins
taste and natural feeling.
Messenger of the Sacred Heart-Deoember.
An ever welcome visitor. We never open it
pages without receiving edifcation and com
! fort. Contents:
, To our Readers; the Hopes of the Church
Simon Peter and Simon Magus; SITS. Lucial
and Marcian; Josephine, or the Little Negres
, of Pignerol; The ConvocatiOn of the Gcu
| menical Council Religious Chronicle Genera
Intention Extract from the Statutes of tn
, Apostles. ts1
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