The life of S. Alphonso Maria de Liguori, bishop of St. Agatha of the Goths, and founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer
Subtitle: Volume 2
Publisher: Thomas Richardson and Son
Published: 1848
Place of publication: London, England
Language: eng
Description: Volume 2 of 5.
Table of contents: title: CONTENTS. VOLUME 2; title: XXXI. Alphonso obtains the approval of his Congregation from the holy Father Pope Benedict XIV. 1; title: XXXII. Increase of our Congregation — Mandarini's last entreaties for a re-union — The rule is accepted by all — Alphonso is confirmed in the office of Rector Major — He establishes the studenda in the house at Pagani 11; title: XXXIII. Alphonso gives divers missions — Mgr. Basta calls him into the diocese of Melfi — Death of Father Sportelli at Nocera — Alphonso goes to several places 16; title: XXXIV. Alphonso publishes his book on the Glories of Mary, as well as other works for the good of souls 19; title: XXXV. Alphonso's distress about the Father Abbe' who is excluded from the Congregation 23; title: XXXVI. Alphonso's letter to the members of his Congregation — Missions are given in divers places — A new misfortune happens, which again gives sorrow to Alphonso 32; title: XXXVII. Alphonso is accused before the king of having made a large purchase — The calumny is found out, and turns out for the advantage of the Congregation 42; title: XXXVIII. Alphonso publishes his Moral Theology 51; title: XXXIX. The king asks Alphonso to reform an old order — His conduct towards the king — Missions are given in divers parts of the country — Father Cafaro's death at Caposeli 56; title: XI. Alphonso's circular in order to revive the spirit of Jesus Christ amongst the members of his Congregation, and their zeal in the performance of their duties 61; title: XLI. A new house is opened in the state of Benevento — The spiritual exercises are given in the house at Ciorani — Alphonso's reply to one of his censors — A few words on Nicholas Borgia, Bishop of A versa 75; title: XLII. Alphonso gives a mission at Benevento — His journey to Naples — He publishes his book the Homo Apostolicus and other works 80; title: XLIII. Alphonso returns to Naples — His apostolical labours — He publishes a new work on the direction of souls 86; title: XLIV. Alphonso sends several of his missionaries into Calabria, where they effect numerous conversions — Other labours to which he devotes himself for the goo4 of souls 91; title: XLV. Alphonso enforces religious poverty on his subjects — Divers counsels which he gives to the members of his Congregation 99; title: XLVI. Alphonso's labours while our missionaries preach in Calabria 104; title: XLVII. A request addressed to Alphonso by the Congregation of the Propaganda, for the missions in Asia — Foundation projected in Sicily, and reform of the hospital of the orphans at Gaeta 111; title: XLVIII. Alphonso's last mission in the town of Nola — He publishes several works 117; title: XLIX. Alphonso's letter to all his Congregation 121; title: L. Alphonso fixes on which of his subjects shall be established in Sicily — Divers labours which he undertakes at Naples and elsewhere 128; title: LI. Alphonso's personal qualifications for the apostolical ministry 136; title: LII. The method followed by Alphonso during his missions 142; title: LIII. Continuation of the same subject 151; title: LIV. Strict obligations imposed on his missionaries by Alphonso 158; title: LV. Popular style required in his missionaries by Alphonso, and his great severity towards those who failed in this respect 168; title: LVI. The wise mode of conduct which Alphonso required in our confessors, and the chastisement with which God visited one of them 174; title: LVII. Other virtues which Alphonso required in the members of his Congregation 182; title: LVIII. The great poverty and perfect obedience which Alphonso required from the members of his Congregation 192; title: LIX. Alphonso's zeal in maintaining strict poverty and perfect obedience 200; title: LX. Alphonso's solicitude as to the observance of the rule — His firmness against transgressors, and his resoluteness in freeing the Congregation from them 210; title: LXI. The wisdom with which Alphonso freed the Congregation from disobedient and incorrigible subjects 220; title: LXII. How Alphonso encouraged his subjects to aim at the greatest perfection by extolling the blessings of vocation — His charity towards those who were tempted, and his severity towards the unfaithful 225; title: LXIII. Alphonso's solicitude for the professed clerics, the novices, and the lay-brothers of his Congregation 235; title: LXIV. The state of the Congregation in the year 1762, thirty years after its foundation 249; title: BOOK III.; title: I. The election of Alphonso to the bishopric of St. Agatha of the Goths — His refusal, his alarm, and his submission to the Sovereign Pontiff 257; title: II. Correspondence of Alphonso with his brother Hercules — His humble preparations for going to Rome — He falls dangerously ill — Sentiments of the public on his obedience to the orders of the Pope 272; title: III. Recovery of Alphonso — His departure for Naples 279; title: IV. The journey of Alphonso to Rome and Loretto 285; title: V. Alphonso returns to Rome — The honour he receives from the Pope — He is consecrated bishop 292; title: VI. Alphonso returns to Naples, and passes by Nocera again 300; title: VII. The entry and reception of Alphonso at St. Agatha 308; title: VIII. Manner of life of Alphonso — Exemplary conduct which he exacted from his household 316; title: IX. Alphonso gives a mission at St. Agatha, and the spiritual exercises 327; title: X. Alphonso's first acts against scandals 335; title: XI. Alphonso begins to visit his diocese — He reforms the seminary — He causes the buildings to be repaired, and organises the mode of instruction 347; title: XII. Piety flourishes in the seminary 358; title: XIII. Divers particulars of what accompanied Alphonso's first pastoral visitation 372; title: XIV. Alphonso becomes ill at Airola — He returns to St. Agatha convalescent 386; title: XV. Alphonso's conduct during the visitation of his diocese 396