"Ah, I will comfort Myself over My adversaries: and I will be revenged of my enemies." -----Isa. 1:24.Such is the language of God, when speaking of punishment and vengeance: He says that He is constrained by His justice to take vengeance on His enemies. But, mark you, He begins with the word Heu, "Ah:" this word is an exclamation of grief by which He would give us to understand, that if He were capable of weeping when about to punish, He should weep bitterly at being compelled to afflict us His creatures, whom He has loved so dearly as to give up His life through love for us. " 'Alas' " says Cornelius a Lapide, "is uttered by one who is lamenting and not insulting; God signifies by this word that He is grieving, and that He is unwilling to punish sinners." No, this God, Who is the Father of mercies, and so much loves us, is not of a disposition to punish and afflict, but rather to pardon and console us. For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of affliction. -----Jer. 29:2. But some one will say, since such is His character, why does He now punish us? or, at least, appear as if He meant to punish us? Why so? Because He wishes to be merciful towards us: this anger which He now displays is all mercy and patience.Let us then, my brethren, understand how the Lord at present appears in wrath, not with a view to our punishment, but in order that we may cleanse ourselves of our sins, and thus enable Him to pardon us. Such is the subject of our discourse: GOD THREATENS TO CHASTISE IN ORDER TO DELIVER US FROM CHASTISEMENT.The chapters are:God Threatens to Chastise Us in Order to Deliver Us from Chastisement Sinners Will Not Believe in the Divine Threats Until the Chastisement Has Come Upon Them, Part 1God Is Merciful for a Season, and Then ChastisesThe Four Principal Gates of Hell, Part 1: Hatred The Four Principal Gates of Hell, Part 2: BlasphemyThe Four Principal Gates of Hell, Part 3: TheftThe Four Principal Gates of Hell, Part 4: ImpurityExternal Devotions are Useless if we do not Cleanse our Souls from SinGod Chastises Us in This Life for Our Good, Not for our DestructionCITATIONS: Referring to Some Particular Calamities1. Earthquakes2. Drought3. Scarcity and Sterility4. Hail and Lightning5. Hurtful Animals6. Sickness7. Calamities in General

Let us feel persuaded, my brethren, that there is no one who loves us more than God. St. Teresa says that God loves us more than we love ourselves. He has loved us from eternity. Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love.–Jer. 31:3. It is the love He has borne us which has drawn us from nothing, and given us being. Therefore have I drawn Thee, taking pity on Thee.–Jer. 31:3. Hence, when God chastises us upon the earth, it is not because He wishes to injure us, but because He wishes us well, and loves us. But of this every one is sure that worshippeth Thee, that His life, if it be under trial, shall be crowned: and if it be under tribulation, shall be delivered. So spoke Sara the wife of Tobias: Lord, he who serves Aeterna Press

SAINT ALPHONSUS DE LIGUORI COLLECTION [20 BOOKS] — Quality Formatting and Value — Active Index, Multiple Table of Contents for all Books — Multiple Illustrations Saint Alphonsus Maria de' Liguori, C.Ss.R. (27 September 1696 – 1 August 1787), was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, composer, musician, artist, poet, lawyer, scholastic philosopher, and theologian. He founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemptorists). In 1762 he was appointed Bishop of Sant'Agata dei Goti. A prolific writer, he published nine editions of his Moral Theology in his lifetime, in addition to other devotional and ascetic works and letters. Among his best known works are The Glories of Mary and The Way of the Cross, the latter still used in parishes during Lenten devotions. He was canonized in 1839 by Pope Gregory XVI. Pope Pius IX proclaimed him a Doctor of the Church in 1871. One of the most widely read Catholic authors, Alphonsus Liguori is the patron saint of confessors. —BOOKS— CONSIDERATIONS DIGNITY AND DUTIES OF THE PRIEST: A COLLECTION OF MATERIALS FOR ECCLESIASTICAL RETREATS MISCELLANY SERMONS: FOR ALL THE SUNDAYS IN THE YEAR SIX DISCOURSES ON NATURAL CALAMITIES, DIVINE THREATS, AND THE FOUR GATES OF HELL THE DIVINE OFFICE: EXPLANATION OF THE PSALMS AND CANTICLES THE GLORIES OF MARY GREAT MEANS OF SALVATION AND OF PERFECTION THE HISTORY OF HERESIES AND THEIR REFUTATION THE HOLY MASS THE INCARNATION, BIRTH AND INFANCY OF JESUS CHRIST THE PASSION AND THE DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST THE PRACTICE OF THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST THE SCHISM AND HERESY OF ENGLAND THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN PERFECTION THE TRUE SPOUSE OF JESUS CHRIST THE VICTORIES OF THE MARTYRS THE WAY OF SALVATION AND OF PERFECTION THE WAY OF THE CROSS UNIFORMITY WITH GOD'S WILL PUBLISHER: AETERNA PRESS

This TAN Books edition of “The Dogma of Hell ” by Rev. Fr. F. X. Schouppe, S.J., features the complete original text, along with a supplemental reading section entitled “What Will Hell Be Like?”. We’ve also included unique hand-selected classic artwork for the reader’s enjoyment, exclusive to this eBook edition of “The Dogma of Hell ”. The Dogma of Hell: The Dogma of Hell explores the basic Catholic doctrine on Hell, purposefully awakening in the reader a profound realization of its reality and eternity of horrors. Eminent French theologian Fr F X Schouppe, SJ, author of Purgatory Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints, has written here a similar but much smaller book. In short chapters, he has recounted numerous true stories, apparitions of the damned, and complete Catholic teaching on Hell. He clearly shows that for those who are not motivated to do good out of love of God, the fear of Hell is a legitimate and often salutary motive for avoiding sin. Although the subject matter is frightening, the ultimate purpose of this book is not to frighten souls, but to help them avoid damnation by reminding them of the pain and suffering in an eternity spent in the absence of God. What Will Hell Be Like?: Selections from St. Alphonsus' writings. Covers virtually every aspect of Hell. Shows it exists, describes its torments, proves it is eternal, demonstrates it is not unjust and answers a host of questions. Best short antidote for today's irreligion that we know.

Explore the Book is not a commentary with verse-by-verse annotations. Neither is it just a series of analyses and outlines. Rather, it is a complete Bible survey course. No one can finish this series of studies and remain unchanged. The reader will receive lifelong benefit and be enriched by these practical and understandable studies. Exposition, commentary, and practical application of the meaning and message of the Bible will be found throughout this giant volume. Bible students without any background in Bible study will find this book of immense help as will those who have spent much time studying the Scriptures, including pastors and teachers. Explore the Book is the result and culmination of a lifetime of dedicated Bible study and exposition on the part of Dr. Baxter. It shows throughout a deep awareness and appreciation of the grand themes of the gospel, as found from the opening book of the Bible through Revelation.

Your special Annotated edition:+Over 1600 pages reduced into 1 volume!+Book Club questions+A full exclusive Biography of Ven. Mary of AgredaIn the 16th Century, at a time of Protestant persecution, The Blessed Virgin spoke to Ven. Mary of Agreda Mystical City of God is an amazing collection of four books of revelations about the life of Mary and the divine plan for creation and the salvation of souls that has been enthralling readers for centuries.The complete collection includes the Conception, Incarnation, Transfixion and Coronation. You will be taken on a journey like no other through through life of the Holy Virgin Mother of God and her Son our Saviour.(If you need a larger font size please search for our Kindle Version which is due to be published April 2014!)