The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints: Compiled from Original Monuments, and Other Authentic Records; Illustrated with the Remarks of Judicious Modern Critics and Historians, Volume 12J. Duffy, 1845 |
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Page 288 - And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying: Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
Page 251 - Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father but by me.
Page 310 - Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God.
Page 333 - Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremias the prophet, saying: A voice in Rama was heard, lamentation, and great mourning: Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Page 182 - Make me bishop of Rome, and I will be a Christian to-morrow.
Page 154 - Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
Page 158 - Who is she that cometh forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as the army of a camp set in array.
Page 17 - What will it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul ?' Remember how often Paul appeals to his holy, just, unblameable life.
Page 32 - ... pains I take for the interest of God alone, are the inexhaustible springs of spiritual joys ; insomuch, that these islands, bare of all worldly necessaries, are the places in the world, for a man to lose his sight with the excess of weeping ; but they are tears of joy.
Page 288 - And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people: For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.