Anthologie Spiritaine

Selected works of Claude-François Poullart des Places and François-Marie-Paul Libermann.

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A Spiritan Anthology (Full Text), Christian de Mare CSSp

Front Matter

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Front Matter, Christian de Mare CSSp

Introduction

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Introduction to the Anthology, Christian de Mare CSSp

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Preface, Christian de Mare CSSp

PART ONE

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00. AN ANTHOLOGY OF TEXTS CONCERNING FR. CLAUDE-FRANÇOIS POULLART DES PLACES, Christian de Mare CSSp

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00. Chronology of the life of Claude-François Poullart des Places, Christian de Mare CSSp

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01. Pierre Thomas - the first witness, Christian de Mare CSSp

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02. Charles Besnard: The Life of Louis Grignon de Montfort, Christian de Mare CSSp

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03. Reflections on the Truths of Religion made during a Retreat by someone thinking about a conversion, Christian de Mare CSSp

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04. Choice of a state of life, Christian de Mare CSSp

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05. Charles Besnard (continued), Christian de Mare CSSp

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06. Fragments of a Personal Rule, Christian de Mare CSSp

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07. Charles Besnard (continued), Christian de Mare CSSp

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08. "Reflections on The Past (1704-1705), Christian de Mare CSSp

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09. Charles Besnard (continued), Christian de Mare CSSp

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10. Charles Besnard (continued), Christian de Mare CSSp

PART TWO

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AN ANTHOLOGY OF TEXTS CONCERNING FA. FRANCOIS-MARIE-PAUL LIBERMANN, Christian de Mare CSSp

Chapter I

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00. Libermann and his personal story, Christian de Mare CSSp

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01. Jacob's doubts regarding the Bible, Christian de Mare CSSp

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02. An account of Libermann's conversion, Christian de Mare CSSp

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03. Trusting acceptance of sickness, Christian de Mare CSSp

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04. Libermann's spiritual growth after his baptism, Christian de Mare CSSp

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05. On suffering during sickness, Christian de Mare CSSp

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06. The dark night of the soul, Christian de Mare CSSp

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07. Libermann's ordeal at Rennes, Christian de Mare CSSp

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08. Extracts from the Memorandum of Fr. Tisserant: The Work for the Black People, Christian de Mare CSSp

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09. More extracts from the memorandum of Fr. Tisserant: the missionary vocation of Francis Libermann, Christian de Mare CSSp

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10. The road to Rome: fear of the unknown, Christian de Mare CSSp

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11. Commentary on the Gospel according to Saint John, Christian de Mare CSSp

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12. Editions and studies of the Commentary on the Gospel of St. John, Christian de Mare CSSp

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13. Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John: Libermann's prayers, Christian de Mare CSSp

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14. Solitary life in Rome, Christian de Mare CSSp

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15. On the evening of his Ordination, Christian de Mare CSSp

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16. The hidden cost of missionary work, Christian de Mare CSSp

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17. Dealing with obstacles and nervous disorders, Christian de Mare CSSp

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18. Social Problems and the Justice of God, Christian de Mare CSSp

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19. The last words of Francis Libermann on his Deathbed, Christian de Mare CSSp

Chapter II

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00. Libermann, a spiritual guide, Christian de Mare CSSp

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01. Simple advice for the spiritual life, Christian de Mare CSSp

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02. A real spirit of prayer, Christian de Mare CSSp

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03. Advice on guiding vocations, Christian de Mare CSSp

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04. Correct spiritual guidance, Christian de Mare CSSp

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05. Spiritual help that respects the gifts given to each individual, Christian de Mare CSSp

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06. The longest text of Libermann on devotion to the Virgin Mary, Christian de Mare CSSp

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07. Discerning the action of the Holy Spirit, Christian de Mare CSSp

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08. Apostolic life, character and prayer, Christian de Mare CSSp

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09. Giving oneself up to the Spirit, Christian de Mare CSSp

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10. A false idea of maturity, Christian de Mare CSSp

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11. The last conferences of Libermann given at the novitiate of Notre-Dame du Gard, Christian de Mare CSSp

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12. Advice on prayer to his nephew, Christian de Mare CSSp

Chapter III

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00. Libermann, the builder of the missionary spirit, Christian de Mare CSSp

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01. Community life is absolutely essential for such a long and difficult work, Christian de Mare CSSp

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02. To the Community at Cape Palmas, Christian de Mare CSSp

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03. If we only undertake what is easy, what would become of the Church?, Christian de Mare CSSp

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04. To the Community at Cape Palmas, Christian de Mare CSSp

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05. Reaction to the "Guinea Disaster", Christian de Mare CSSp

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06. Answering the calls of Mission, Christian de Mare CSSp

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07. We are just a bunch of nobodies, Christian de Mare CSSp

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08. Advice before undertaking a missionary venture, Christian de Mare CSSp

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09. The Blessed Virgin in the Provisional Rule of Life for the Missionaries of the Holy Heart of Mary, Christian de Mare CSSp

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10. Missionary advice to Mother Marie Amélie de Villeneuve, Christian de Mare CSSp

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11. A missionary charter, Christian de Mare CSSp

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12. Regarding relations between missionaries and the colonial authorities, Christian de Mare CSSp

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13. The Mission and the Colonial Authorities, Christian de Mare CSSp

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14.The Missionary is to be faithful to God, his confreres and those in his care, Christian de Mare CSSp

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15. To Eliman, the King of Dakar, Christian de Mare CSSp

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16. We must examine the Mission entrusted to us and persevere with it, Christian de Mare CSSp

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17. Instructions to Missionaries, Christian de Mare CSSp

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18. Be holy as Jesus was holy, Christian de Mare CSSp

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19. Holiness rather than enthusiasm, Christian de Mare CSSp

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20. Commitment to community life is a priority, Christian de Mare CSSp

Chapter IV

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00. Libermann, an Architect of Mission, Christian de Mare CSSp

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01. Memorandum of Fr. Le Vavasseur on the projected 'Work for the Black People', Christian de Mare CSSp

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02. Memorandum presented by Fr. Libermann to Bishop Cadolini, Secretary of the Propaganda Fide, Christian de Mare CSSp

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03. Plan for the salvation of the peoples of the African Coast, Christian de Mare CSSp

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04. Mission must be built up through dialogue, Christian de Mare CSSp

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05.The Church in Haiti and the aim of the mission, Christian de Mare CSSp

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06. Presentation of a Memorandum on the Black Missions in general and that of Guinea in particular, Christian de Mare CSSp

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07. Memorandum on the Black Missions in general and that of Guinea in particular, Christian de Mare CSSp

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08. 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, Christian de Mare CSSp

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09. The role of Bishops in the Mission of the Congregation, Christian de Mare CSSp

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10. Memorandum of François Libermann to the Bishops of Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion, Christian de Mare CSSp

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11. Works of the Congregation in Europe, Christian de Mare CSSp

Chapter V

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00. Libermann, a leader of men, Christian de Mare CSSp

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01. People must be led freely, with kindness and flexibility, Christian de Mare CSSp

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02. Moderation in judgements and decisions, Christian de Mare CSSp

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03. Calming the excesses of impetuous temperaments, Christian de Mare CSSp

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04. The art of leading a community, Christian de Mare CSSp

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05. The key to educating young Africans, Christian de Mare CSSp

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06. Teaching a young seminarian to develop a strong character, Christian de Mare CSSp

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07. Educating young bishops, Christian de Mare CSSp

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08. Advice on financial administration, Christian de Mare CSSp

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09. When a missionary can no longer work because of sickness, Christian de Mare CSSp

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10. Faith-filled words for a dying person, Christian de Mare CSSp

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11. Supporting a Superior who has a difficult confrere in his community, Christian de Mare CSSp

Chapter VI

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00. Libermann and Apostolic Communities, Christian de Mare CSSp

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01. Ecclesiastical authority and the Religious Charism, Christian de Mare CSSp

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02. The Provisional Rule of the Missionaries of the Holy Heart of Mary, Christian de Mare CSSp

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03. Bishops and Missionary Congregations, Christian de Mare CSSp

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04. News from France and advice to the missionaries in West Africa, Christian de Mare CSSp