Selected works of Claude-François Poullart des Places and François-Marie-Paul Libermann -- Contents -- Preface -- (pg. 10) -- Introduction to the Anthology -- (pg. 15) -- Part One -- (pg. 21) -- An Anthology of Texts Concerning Fr. Claude François Poullart Des Places -- Chronology of the life of Claude-François Poullart des Places -- (pg. 22) -- 1. Pierre Thomas - the first witness -- (pg. 24) -- 2. Charles Besnard: The Life of Louis Grignon de Montfort -- (pg. 29) -- 3. Reflections on the Truths of Religion made during a Retreat by someone thinking about a conversion -- (pg. 31) -- 4. Choice of a state of life -- (pg. 35) -- 5. Charles Besnard (continued) -- (pg. 39) -- 6. Fragments of a Personal Rule -- (pg. 40) -- 7. Charles Besnard (continued) -- (pg. 42) -- 8. "Reflections on the Past” (1704-1705) -- (pg. 45) -- 9. Charles Besnard (continued) -- (pg. 49) -- 10. Charles Besnard (continued) -- (pg. 50) -- Part Two -- (pg. 53) -- An Anthology of Texts Concerning Fr. François Marie Paul Libermann -- Chapter I: Libermann and his personal story -- (pg. 55) -- Jacob's doubts regarding the Bible -- (pg. 56) -- An account of Libermann's conversion -- (pg. 61) -- Trusting acceptance of sickness -- (pg. 69) -- Libermann's spiritual growth after his baptism -- (pg. 71) -- On suffering during sickness -- (pg. 74) -- The dark night of the soul -- (pg. 78) -- Libermann's ordeal at Rennes -- (pg. 80) -- Extracts from the Memorandum of Fr. Tisserant: The Work for the Black People -- (pg. 83) -- More extracts from the memorandum of Fr. Tisserant: the missionary vocation of Francis Libermann -- (pg. 101) -- The road to Rome: fear of the unknown -- (pg. 109) -- Commentary on the Gospel according to Saint John -- (pg. 113) -- Editions and studies of the Commentary on the Gospel of St. John -- (pg. 128) -- Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John: Libermann's prayers -- (pg. 130) -- Solitary life in Rome -- (pg. 134) -- On the evening of his Ordination -- (pg. 139) -- The hidden cost of missionary work -- (pg. 142) -- Dealing with obstacles and nervous disorders -- (pg. 145) -- Social Problems and the Justice of God -- (pg. 149) -- The last words of Francis Libermann on his Deathbed -- (pg. 155) -- Chapter II: Libermann, a spiritual guide -- (pg. 159) -- Simple advice for the spiritual life -- (pg. 160) -- A real spirit of prayer -- (pg. 163) -- Advice on guiding vocations -- Correct spiritual guidance -- (pg. 175) -- Spiritual help that respects the gifts given to each individual -- (pg. 179) -- The longest text of Libermann on devotion to the Virgin Mary -- (pg. 183) -- Discerning the action of the Holy Spirit -- (pg. 187) -- Apostolic life, character and prayer -- (pg. 190) -- Giving oneself up to the Spirit -- (pg. 196) -- A false idea of maturity -- (pg. 198) -- The last conferences of Libermann given at the novitiate of Notre-Dame du Gard -- (pg. 207) -- Advice on prayer to his nephew -- (pg. 216) -- Chapter III: Libermann, the builder of the missionary spirit -- (pg. 219) -- Community life is absolutely essential for such a long and difficult work -- (pg. 221) -- To the Community at Cape Palmas -- (pg. 226) -- If we only undertake what is easy, what would become of the Church? -- (pg. 233) -- To the Community at Cape Palmas -- (pg. 239) -- Reaction to the "Guinea Disaster" -- (pg. 247) -- Answering the calls of Mission -- (pg. 252) -- We are just a bunch of nobodies -- (pg. 261) -- Advice before undertaking a missionary venture -- (pg. 265) -- The Blessed Virgin in the Provisional Rule of Life for the Missionaries of the Holy Heart of Mary -- (pg. 271) -- Missionary advice to Mother Marie Amelie de Villeneuve -- (pg. 275) -- A missionary charter -- (pg. 281) -- Regarding relations between missionaries and the colonial authorities -- (pg. 288) -- The Mission and the Colonial Authorities -- (pg. 295) -- The Missionary is to be faithful to God, his confreres and those in his care -- (pg. 299) -- To Eliman, the King of Dakar -- (pg. 303) -- We must examine the Mission entrusted to us and persevere with it -- (pg. 307) -- Instructions to Missionaries -- (pg. 315) -- Be holy as Jesus was holy -- (pg. 321) -- Holiness rather than enthusiasm -- (pg. 327) -- Commitment to community life is a priority -- (pg. 334) -- Chapter IV: Libermann, an Architect of Mission -- (pg. 339) -- Memorandum of Fr. Le Vavasseur on the projected 'Work for the Black People’ -- (pg. 341) -- Memorandum presented by Fr. Libermann to Bishop Cadolini, Secretary of the Propaganda Fide -- (pg. 346) -- Plan for the salvation of the peoples of the African Coast -- (pg. 355) -- Mission must be built up through dialogue -- (pg. 362) -- The Church in Haiti and the aim of the mission -- (pg.366) -- Presentation of a Memorandum on the Black Missions in general and that of Guinea in particular -- (pg. 367) -- Memorandum on the Black Missions in general and that of Guinea in particular -- (pg. 379) -- A contract between Bishop Truffet, Vicar Apostolic of the Two Guineas and Fr. Francis Libermann, Superior General of the Missionaries of the Holy Heart of Mary -- (pg.387) -- The role of Bishops in the Mission of the Congregation -- (pg. 394) -- Memorandum of François Libermann to the Bishops of Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion -- (pg. 400) -- Works of the Congregation in Europe -- (pg. 406) -- Chapter V: Libermann, a leader of men -- (pg. 411) -- People must be led freely, with kindness and flexibility – (pg. 412) -- Moderation in judgments and decisions -- (pg. 416) -- Calming the excesses of impetuous temperaments -- (pg. 428) -- The art of leading a community -- (pg. 437) -- The key to educating young Africans -- (pg. 444) -- Teaching a young seminarian to develop a strong character -- (pg. 447) -- Educating young bishops -- (pg. 451) -- Advice on financial administration -- (pg. 457) -- When a missionary can no longer work because of sickness -- (pg. 467) -- Faith-filled words for a dying person -- (pg. 470) -- Supporting a Superior who has a difficult confrere in his community -- (pg. 473) -- Chapter VI: Libermann and Apostolic Communities -- (pg. 481) -- Ecclesiastical authority and the Religious Charism -- (pg. 482) -- The Provisional Rule of the Missionaries of the Holy Heart of Mary -- (pg. 486) -- Bishops and Missionary Congregations -- (pg. 490) -- News from France and advice to the missionaries in West Africa -- (pg. 499) -- Libermann and Le Vavasseur, Co-founders of the Congregation -- (pg. 509) -- The integration of the Holy Heart of Mary with the Congregation of the Holy Spirit -- (pg. 516) -- Different worries about the Mission and the Congregation in France -- (pg. 524) -- Relations between the Congregation and the Missions -- (pg. 540) -- Apostolic life and the observance of the Rule -- (pg. 547) -- Rules of the Brothers of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and the Immaculate Heart of Mary -- (pg. 551) -- Chapter VII: Libermann, the father of the Congregation -- (pg. 557) -- Mary watches over her missionary family -- (pg. 558) -- Libermann describes the new appeals made to the Congregation – (pg. 571) -- Libermann gives news about their missionary family -- (pg. 586) -- Libermann describes what is happening in the Congregation -- (pg. 595) -- A description of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit and the Immaculate Heart of Mary -- (pg. 604) -- Libermann at work as the eleventh Superior General of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit -- (pg. 616) -- Index of Persons -- (pg. 622)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:DUQUESNE/oai:digital.library.duq.edu:cdm-antholog/1812 |
| Creators | Christian de Mare, CSSp |
| Publisher | Congregation of the Holy Spirit |
| Source Sets | Duquesne University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | TEXT |
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