Excerpt from The Ways of Mental Prayer Right Reverend Father, We learn with pleasure that your treatise On the Ways of Mental Prayer is at length about to be printed. We have no need to approve this work, which has already received the approbation and the praise of our General Chapter; but we wish once again to congratulate you upon this book inspired by an enlightened zeal, and we fervently pray that it may contribute to revive the spirit of prayer in the souls of its readers. Augustine Marre, Bishop of Constance, Abbot General. Letter Of The Right Rev. Joseph Guerard Bishop Of Coutances And Avranches Coutances, 27th October, 1907. Right Reverend Father, I feel very happy in giving you the approbation which you ask for your work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Excerpt from Practice of Mental Prayer Part 4 treats of supernatural visions and speech. Here illusion is easy and I have been obliged to dwell at length upon the discern ment of spirits. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Preface: This Pocket Manual of Canon Law is a digest of the entire Code. It contains all that the average priest should know, more than our Sisterhoods need to know, and much that will interest the laity on the laws of the Church. On most subjects the points of the law are scattered through the Code. By gathering these points under their respective heads and arranging them in alphabetical order, with reference to canon, paragraph, and number in the Code, this manual aims to be a clear, intelligent counsellor in the ordinary affairs of Catholic life, and a ready index to the Code for questions that require a knowledge of the niceties of ecclesiastical law.This is a crucial book for any layman or future seminarian wanting to dive into the more deeper parts of canon law. The definitions are not overwhelming hard to understand. That are written simple and to the point. On the more important definitions, such as baptism and marriage, are more detailed because they are the foundations of the Catholic faith. The dictionary of Canon law was written by Rev. P. Trudel S.S. This book was written in the late 1910's. It has 606 definitions ranging from abbot to jurisdiction to vows. Here are typical definitions. Abstinence. The law of abstinence forbids the eating of flesh meat and of broth made from meat (1250). It binds all who have completed their seventh year (1254). It is to be observed on all Fridays of the year, on Wednesdays and Saturdays of Lent, and on the Vigils of Pentecost, Assumption, All Saints, and Christmas (1252, 1, 2). If one of these vigils falls on Sunday, or if a holy-day falls on Friday, the law of abstinence ceases. It also ceases at noon on Holy Saturday (1252, 4).Jurisdiction for Confessions. Besides the power of orders jurisdiction is necessary to give absolution (872). The Pope and the Cardinals have this jurisdiction for the whole Church, the Ordinaries in their dioceses, and the pastors, and those who take their place, in the parish (873). Delegated jurisdiction is given to priests by the Ordinary (874). This delegation must be expressed in words or given in writing (879). It may be limited (878, 1). To hear the confession of religious women and novices validly and licitly in their homes special delegation by the Ordinary is required (876). When once granted it should not be recalled excepting for grave reason (880). All priests have faculties to absolve persons in danger of death (882). Every priest approved by his Ordinary, or by the Ordinary of the place of embarkation, or of any Ordinary along the voyage, is approved to hear confessions on the boat, while making a voyage, or at any port his boat enters (883). A priest who would dare to hear confessions without jurisdiction would thereby incur suspension, and one who with jurisdiction would dare to absolve from reserved sins would thereby be suspended from hearing confessions (2366).Confession, Sacramental. Sacramental confession is necessary for mortal sins committed since the reception of baptism that have not yet been forgiven in a good confession (901). Mortal sins that have been forgiven and venial sins may be confessed (902). Religious and seminarians should go to confession at least once a week (595, 1, 3; 1367, 2). To gain the indulgence of some feast the prescribed confession may be made eight days preceding the feast· (931, 1). Anyone in mortal Sill must go to confession before receiving Holy Communion (856), celebrating Mass (807), or being married (1033). The confession must be made to a duly authorized priest (of any rite) (905), but in danger of death it may be validly and licitly made to a priest not approved, even when a duly authorized priest is present (882). Novices and seminarians should not confess to their master, socius or rector (891, 1383). Confession may be made through an interpreter (903).

2019 Reprint of 1912 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. In this classic text on prayer Dom Lehodey, Abbot of Bricquebec, walks the reader through from the beginning stages of prayer upto what is called the prayer of quiet. In the process he also describes the higher forms of prayer as well, including the very pinnacle, or the prayer of union. In the process he explains the advantages, the joys and the challenges of prayer. In addition, he provides practical instructions on the methods of practicing this type of prayer.

Excerpt from Golden Treatise of Mental Prayer: With Divers Spiritual Rules and Directions, No Less Profitable, Than Necessary, for All Sorts of People Misericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo: "I will sing the mercies of our Lord for ever," saith that kingly Prophet David. And not without cause; for, so great and unspeakable are the mercy-works of the Almighty, which out of the bowels of his infinite goodness, he hath shewed to mankind, from the first instant of his creation, that the tongues of men and angels are never able to express them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

First published 1907. One of the Church's great classics on mental prayer. Many approbations, including one from Pope St. Pius X. Divided into three parts: Prayer in General, Ordinary Mental Prayer, Mystical Prayer. Explains the advantages and joys of mental prayer, plus techniques and methods. Shows what to avoid and how to overcome the problems involved. Thorough and enlightening. Destined to lead many to divine intimacy--a foretaste of Heaven on earth.