Victories Of The Martyrs

Author : Alphonsus De Ligouri, St.,Brother Hermenegild
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Studying the Lives of the Saints will help us imitate their virtues. Some may ask, why study the lives of the Martyrs? Their lives are extraordinary in that they suffered the cruelest of torments for the love of Jesus Christ, which we will not be called upon to suffer. There are many reasons to study the lives of the Saints. Saint Alphonsus tells us: “It maybe useful here to remark, with St. Augustine, that it is not the torture, but the cause, which makes the martyr. Whence St. Thomas teaches that martyrdom is to suffer death in the exercise of an act of virtue. From which we may infer, that not only he who by the hands of the executioner lays down his life for the faith, but whoever dies to comply with the divine will, and to please God, is a martyr, since in sacrificing himself to the divine love he performs and act of the most exalted virtue. We all have to pay the great debt of nature; let us therefore endeavor, in holy prayer, to obtain resignation to the divine will—to receive death and every tribulation in conformity with the dispensations of His Providence. As often as we shall perform this act of resignation with sufficient fervor, we may hope to be made partakers of the merits of the martyrs. St. Mary Magdalene, in reciting the doxology, always bowed her head in the same spirit she would have done in receiving the stroke of the executioner.”And there is a further reason to study the lives of the Martyrs. Martyrdom is not something that is offered to the mediocre, but to the fervent Christian. Some martyrs lived a century of holiness prior to consummating their martyrdom. Martyrdom is a straight ticket to heaven, but it is a ticket that is often earned by a pious life. True there are those very few, who convert and then are immediately martyred. But many more lived a fervent Christian life, which was crowned with the grace of martyrdom. Althoguh we may not give our lives in the manner they did at the end, we can give our lives in the manner they gave their lives before called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Author : Saint Alfonso Maria de' Liguori
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Author : St. Alphonsus Liguori
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ST. ALPHONSUS was in his eightieth year when he wrote the VICTORIES OF THE MARTYRS, which appeared in the year 1776. He had just been relieved by Pope Pius VI of the burden of the episcopate, which weighed so heavily upon him, but not of the burden of his Congregation, which furnished him with a retreat that was most laborious. Moreover, he had to compose this work in the midst of the greatest sufferings, says Father Tannoia. The kingdom of Naples, he adds, received this new fruit of the zeal of our saint with general satisfaction; and in the opinion of Canon Fabius Massa, the Church was to derive the greatest profit from it, nothing being better suited, especially in those calamitous times, to strengthen the faith and to enkindle piety. But the reading of such a book is not less useful in our age, and will be so in every age. The constancy of the faithful will always be tried, piety will always be persecuted, by the enemies of Jesus Christ: All that will lire godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Other sufferings will also not be wanting; for the road leading to heaven is sown with all kinds of tribulations: Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. Such was the way in which our divine Saviour walked: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and so to enter into his glory? And he himself informs us that his disciples and his servants should be treated as he was treated: The disciple is not above the master, nor the servant above his Lord. But he assures us that the trial will never be above our strength, and that he is ready to aid those that call upon him: And God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that which you are able; but will also make with temptation issue, that you may be able to bear it. Hence he wishes us to have unshaken confidence while we are in the midst of the most cruel anguish, since beforehand he has made sure our victory: In the world you shall have distress: but have confidence, I have overcome the world. He even wishes that at such a time we should be filled with joy while considering the eternal reward that he has prepared for the pains of a moment: Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. And when we think of the love that our Saviour has shown us in all that he has done and suffered for us, our hearts are inflamed with gratitude and love towards him; we, then, desire to labor and to suffer yet more for his glory; we desire to sacrifice for him our lives, finding no other happiness than that of suffering and dying for God. Such are the sentiments that we admire in the athletes of the faith−sentiments with which we feel ourselves sweetly penetrated while reading the Victories of the Martyrs. This volume is a selection of the most beautiful examples drawn from the history of the martyrs of every age and place, after the time of the apostles, and taken from the best sources. We have carefully revised these sources in order to be able to establish the correctness of the narrative according to the intention expressed by the author in his preface. We have at times found it necessary, as was the case in the preceding works, to make certain corrections; we have even here and there added the name of a place or of a person, a date or some trifling circumstance, which the clearness and the interest of the narration seemed to us to demand. When, however, we did not follow the author literally, we only did so in order to render his thought more clear; and when the matter appeared to us to be of some importance, we added a note, so as to give to this good book all the accuracy that the readers might desire. In a word, we have done what we think the author would himself have done, and have written for our time and for those for whom our work is intended, without, however, confounding what is the translator's with what belongs to the author, whose every word has always been sacred to us.

Author : Alphonsus Liguori
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Volume 09 of 22 in the Aesthetical Works of St. Alphonsus de Liguori, first published in 1843. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, scholastic philosopher and theologian, and founder of the Redemptorists, an influential religious congregation. He was canonized in 1839 and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1871. In this ninth volume of his "Aesthetical Works", Liguuri reminds the reader that "The most important lesson which we learn from the martyrs is the necessity of the love of God: He who loveth not abideth in deathl." Liguori details the accounts of many holy men and women, not just saints, but martyrs, those blessed by God to receive the crown of martyrdom and a Baptism of Blood. The saint writes many of these accounts to recommend the reader to imitate their love and devotion. This work is ideal for study and meditation. Reproduced from older English edition, this non-facsimile, non-OCR 2013 edition has been faithfully edited (with 193 footnotes) to provide a clean and trim appearance of the original text and to continue the proliferation of a great spiritual work.

Author : ST. ALPHONSUS DE. LIGUORI
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VICTORIES OF THE MARTYRS by ST. ALPHONSUS DE. LIGUORI Pdf

Author : St Alphonsus De Liguori
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Excerpt from Victories of the Martyrs: Or, the Lives of the Most Celebrated Martyrs of the Church This volume completes the first series of the Ascetical Works, comprising the volumes that are suitable for persons Of every age and every state of life. We began the series by the Preparation of Death, and we finish it by the Victories of the Martyrs, who are our principal models after Jesus and Mary, the King and the Queen Of martyrs. The other saints had only to follow them; it is thus that they have acquired the same glory. St. John beheld all the saints clothed in white, and with palms in their hands: Clot/zed wit/z w/zite robes, and palms in tkeir bands.1 The palm is the symbol of martyrs; and yet all the saints did not suffer martyrdom; - why, then. 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.

Author : St. Alphonsus de Liguori
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Victories of the Martyrs; The Lives of the Most Celebrated Martyrs of the Church by St. Alphonsus de Liguori Pdf

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Author : Alphonsus Ligouri
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Volume 09 of 22 in the Aesthetical Works of St. Alphonsus de Ligouri, first published in 1843. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was an Italian Catholic bishop, spiritual writer, scholastic philosopher and theologian, and founder of the Redemptorists, an influential religious congregation. He was canonized in 1839 and proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1871.In this ninth volume of his "Aesthetical Works", Ligouri reminds the reader that "The most important lesson which we learn from the martyrs is the necessity of the love of God: He who loveth not abideth in deathl." Ligouri details the accounts of many holy men and women, not just saints, but martyrs, those blessed by God to receive the crown of martyrdom and a Baptism of Blood. The saint writes many of these accounts to recommend the reader to imitate their love and devotion. This work is ideal for study and meditation.Reproduced from older English edition, this 2013 edition has been faithfully edited to continue the proliferation of a great spiritual work.

Author : Saint Alfonso Maria De' Liguori
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 486 pages
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Release : 2018-02-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1378551931

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Saint Alfonso Maria De' Liguori
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Victories of the Martyrs by Saint Alfonso Maria De' Liguori Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : St. Alphonsus Liguori
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Illustrious Female Martyrs of the Early Church by St. Alphonsus Liguori Pdf

In this booklet Saint Alphonsus de Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (1696-1787) presents the lives and sufferings of eight illustrious female martyrs of the early Catholic Church. 1.ST. THEODORA; 2. ST. AGATHA; 3. ST. LUCY; 4. ST CECILIA; 5. ST. AGNES; 6. SAINTS PERPETUA AND FELICITY; 7. ST. ANASTASIA; 8. ST. CRISPINA. The inspiring and heart-wrenching stories of their martyrdom are taken from St Alphonsus' "Victories of the Martyrs, translated from the Italian, 1888. Some of the language has been modernized by the editor for the benefit of the contemporary reader. Other great edited classic Catholic books can be seen by searching "Darrell Wright."

Author : James P. Campbell
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Category : Education
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Mary and the Saints by James P. Campbell Pdf

This booklet gives a short outline of the origins of the devotions to Mary and the saints, the way in which saints are proclaimed today, and the place apparitions of Mary have in the context of the Church. The hope is that catechetical leaders will find here a resource that will help explain the place of Mary and the saints within the context of the life of the Church.Many of the most touching images in the Catholic imagination are those of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of favorite saints. We imagine, for example, the young Mary facing an angel who asks her to make a choice not only for herself but for the world as well or the image of a sorrowful mother at the foot of the cross. We also imagine the saints and their heroic love for God and others: the joy of St. Francis of Assisi preaching to the birds; the sacrifice of St. Maximillian Kolbe giving up his life so another can live. This book gives a short outline of the origins of the devotions to Mary and the saints, the way in which saints are proclaimed today, and the place apparitions of Mary have in the context of the Church. From the introductionCatholic Basics: A Pastoral Series offers an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the fundamentals of the Catholic faith for adults, both those active in pastoral ministry and those preparing for ministry. The series helps readers explore the Catholic tradition and apply what they have learned to their lives and ministry situations. Includes study questions and suggestions for further reading. "

Author : Christopher MacEvitt
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
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The Martyrdom of the Franciscans by Christopher MacEvitt Pdf

A study of three hundred years of medieval Franciscan history that focuses on martyrdom While hagiographies tell of Christian martyrs who have died in an astonishing number of ways and places, slain by members of many different groups, martyrdom in a Franciscan context generally meant death at Muslim hands; indeed, in Franciscan discourse, "death by Saracen" came to rival or even surpass other definitions of what made a martyr. The centrality of Islam to Franciscan conceptions of martyrdom becomes even more apparent—and problematic—when we realize that many of the martyr narratives were largely invented. Franciscan authors were free to choose the antagonist they wanted, Christopher MacEvitt observes, and they almost always chose Muslims. However, martyrdom in Franciscan accounts rarely leads to conversion of the infidel, nor is it accompanied, as is so often the case in earlier hagiographical accounts, by any miraculous manifestation. If the importance of preaching to infidels was written into the official Franciscan Rule of Order, the Order did not demonstrate much interest in conversion, and the primary efforts of friars in Muslim lands were devoted to preaching not to the native populations but to the Latin Christians—mercenaries, merchants, and captives—living there. Franciscan attitudes toward conversion and martyrdom changed dramatically in the beginning of the fourteenth century, however, when accounts of the martyrdom of four Franciscans said to have died while preaching in India were written. The speed with which the accounts of their martyrdom spread had less to do with the world beyond Christendom than with ecclesiastical affairs within, MacEvitt contends. The Martyrdom of the Franciscans shows how, for Franciscans, martyrdom accounts could at once offer veiled critique of papal policies toward the Order, a substitute for the rigorous pursuit of poverty, and a symbolic way to overcome Islam by denying Muslims the solace of conversion.

Author : St. Alphonsus Liguori
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The Martyrs of Japan by St. Alphonsus Liguori Pdf

I WILL add here the victories of those martyrs who in the islands of Japan suffered death in order to profess their faith in Jesus Christ. In giving their history I have selected the most heroic and the most wonderful traits by which they signalized their zeal for the Christian religion. I trust that my readers will be very well pleased to see in the midst of a barbarous nation so many Christians, men, women, children, old people after they had embraced the faith, seeking with eagerness the opportunity to die for Jesus Christ, and manifesting their joy at being able to suffer for him the most cruel torments. CONTENTS NOTICE 6 I. Miraculous cross found near Arima. Persecution in the Kingdom of Bungo. Joram Macama. Courage of the Christians 6 II. Persecution by the Emperor Taicosama. Great zeal of the Christians. Twenty-six martyrs crucified at Nangasaki 8 III. Persecution in the Kingdom of Fingo. John Minami; Magdalen, his wife, and Louis, their adopted son; with Simon Taquenda; Jane, his mother; and Agnes, his wife 15 IV. Persecution in the Kingdom of Saxuma and d'Amanguchi. James Sacoiama, Melchior Bugendono, Damian, the blind man. Leon Xiquemon 21 V. New persecution in Fingo. Joachim Girozaiemo, Michael Faciemon and his son Thomas, John Tingoro and his son Peter 24 VI. Persecution in the Kingdom of Firando. Caspar Nixiguenca; Ursula, his wife; and John, their son. 26 VII. Death of the King of Arima and persecution raised by his son. Thomas Onda and his family. Francis and Matthew, young princes. Eight martyrs burnt alive. The tyrant punished 28 VIII. General persecution ordered by the Emperor Daifusama. Firmness of the Christians of Meaco 35 IX. Persecution in the Kingdoms of Aqui and Bungo. Benedict, a converted bonze. Two families that were put to the test. Michael; Lin, his brother and Maxentia, his wife 36 X. Joachim and Thomas of Facata. Adam of the Island of Xiqui. Paul of the Kingdom of Jamaxiro 39 XL Persecution at Nangasaki and at Omura. Brother Leonard Guimura and his companions. Lin Toiemon 42 XII. In the Kingdom of Bungo, James Faito, Balthasar and his son James 44 XIII. Fifty-two martyrs burnt alive at Meaco 45 XIV. Ignatius Xiquiemon, martyred at Fucimo. Conversion of a bonze who had led a bad life. Matthias, of the Kingdom of Arima 48 XV. Simon Bocusai and his companions, in Bungo. John Ciu and Joseph Ito, at Nangasaki. Leo Xonda, in Fingo 50 XVI. Persecution in the Kingdom of Oxu. A father reclaimed by the example of his child. Joachim and Ann of Mizusama 52 XVII. Great execution at Nangasaki. Justa, her daughter Mary, and her daughter-in-law Agatha. Paul Gazaiemon. Constancy of a child 53 XVIII. Many victims of the persecution at Jedo. Mary Jagesa and her companions. Massacre of children 56 XIX. Francis Sintaro and Matthias Squiraiemon at Firoxima. John Cuffroi in the Kingdom of Zio 56 XX. In the island of Nancaia, Isabella, mother of Damian, and his family; Mary, widow of John Sucamota, and his four sons 59 XXI. In the Kingdom of Firando, Michael Fiemon and his family 61 XXII. Five religious burnt alive at Omura. Leo Misaqui and his three sons, at Bungo 62 XXIII. Caius and James Coici, burnt at Omura 63 XXIV. Organtin Tanxu, and Lucy, his wife, burnt at Funai. 65 XXV. Monica Oiva, killed by her relatives at Cubota. Thirty-two martyrs burnt alive 66 XXVI. Peter Cabioie and Susanna. John Naisen and Monica, young Louis, and their companions, executed at Xangasaki 67 and more...