Whilst this book, because of its simple structure and consecutiveness, is admirably adapted to the humble capacity of the poor and unlettered, it will be found, at the same time, to be well reasoned throughout and convincing; and of this I can advance no better proof than by referring the intelligent reader to the chapter on the Catholic doctrine of the Invocation of Saints, which is very clearly set forth therein according to the teaching of the great Council of Trent, and established beyond the possibility of reasonable doubt or contradiction.

Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.

GOD seems to have reserved the devotion to St. Joseph for the terrible days of struggle and trial through which we are now passing. To us who have the happiness to believe, it is evident that the misfortunes which we deplore to-day are the punishment of our sins; and if we wish to seek the reasons for our moral degradation, we shall find that they may be summed up under the following heads: 1st, Our forgetfulness of God; and 2dly, our neglect of domestic virtues. The true spirit of Christianity only exists now in exceptional souls; and the peace and happiness of families are destroyed by selfishness and egotism. Aeterna Press