Online text: “Catholic Action: A Particular Lay Vocation”, by Father Pietro Baudena

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• Catholic Action: A Particular Lay Vocation, 2nd improved edition, by Father Pietro Baudena, MC and CA leaders of Nyeri Metropolitan Dioceses (2004). Also identified as: The ABC of Catholic Action, by Nyeri Metropolitan, Kenya. Available in pdf format at International Forum Catholic Action.

Posted in observance of the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. For other online texts and legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

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Free ebook: “The Miraculous Medal”, by M. Aladel

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• The Miraculous Medal: Its Origin, History, Circulation, Results, by M. Aladel, C.M., translated from the French by P.S. (Philadelphia: H.L. Kilner & Co., 1880). Available in pdf, epub, mobi, and other formats at Project Gutenberg, Internet Archive and Internet Archive (2^nd copy); and also available at DePaul University Library and, in pdf format, at Hoyle Tutoring. Another imprint (Baltimore: John B. Piet, 1880) is available at Internet Archive and Open Library.
• This appears to have been translated from: La Médaille Miraculeuse: Origine, Histoire, Diffusion, Résultats, par M. [Jean Marie] Aladel (Paris: Pillet et Dumoulin, 1881). Disponible a Internet Archive et Open Library.

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• The Conversion of Marie-Alphonse Ratisbonne: Original Narrative of Baron Theodore de Bussieres; Followed by a Letter from Mr. Ratisbonne to Rev. Mr. Dufriche-Desgenettes, Cure of Notre Dame des Victoires at Paris, edited by the Rev. W. Lockhart (New York: T.W. Strong). With an 1842 declaration. Available in various formats at Internet Archive and Open Library.
• The Externals of the Catholic Church: Her Government, Ceremonies, Festivals, Sacramentals, and Devotions, by Rev. John Francis Sullivan (New York : P. J. Kenedy & Sons, 1917). With Imprimatur. May be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Internet Archive and Open Library (Digitizing sponsor: MSN, Book contributor: Kelly Library, University of Toronto). The 2nd edition with Imprimatur, revised to conform to the new code of canon law (New York: P. J. Kenedy & sons, 1918), may be read online or downloaded in multiple formats at Open Library. [See Chapter ii: “The Cardinals and the Roman Court”.]
• Illustrated Explanation of the Holy Sacraments: A Complete Exposition of the Sacraments and the Sacramentals of the Church, adapted from the original of Rev. Hermann Rolfus, with a reflection and practice on each sacrament, by Very Rev. Ferreol Girardey (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1898). With Imprimatur. Available in multiple formats at Internet Archive, with a second copy at Internet Archive and Open Library.
• The Sacramentals of the Holy Catholic Church, by Rev. A.A. Lambing (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benzinger Brothers, 1892). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in multiple formats (pdf, epub, mobi/kindle, etc.) at Internet Archive, Internet Archive (2nd copy), Internet Archive (3rd copy), Internet Archive (4th copy) and Internet Archive (5th copy).
• Sacred Signs, by Romano Guardini, translated and with a preface by Grace Branham (St. Louis, Mo.: Pio Decimo Press, 1956). With Imprimatur. A reprint by Fr. Peter Kwasniewski (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015) may be purchased at Amazon.com and Amazon.de. Sections from the book entitled “Evening” and “Kneeling” may be read at the New Liturgical Movement.
• The Visible Church, Her Government, Ceremonies, Sacramentals, Festivals and Devotions, a Compendium of “The Externals of the Catholic Church”, 5th ed., rev., by Rev. John F. Sullivan; with 120 illustrations from pen drawings by the author. (New York: P.J. Kenedy & Sons, 1922). Available at Open Library.

On the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. For other online texts and legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject). O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!

“And I will establish a feud between thee and the woman, between thy offspring and hers; she is to crush thy head, while thou dost lie in ambush at her heels.” (Genesis iii, 15)

e-Livre gratuit: “De la Vie et des Vertus Chretiennes Considerees dans l’Etat Religieux”, par Charles Gay

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• De la Vie et des Vertus Chretiennes Considerees dans l’Etat Religieux, par l’Abbe Charles Gay (Poitiers: Henri Oudin; Paris: Victor Palme, 1874). Disponible à la Bibliothèque nationale de France: Tome I et Tome II.
• De la Vie et des Vertus Chretiennes Considerees dans l’Etat Religieux, 2e edition, par l’Abbe Charles Gay (Poitiers, Paris: Henri Oudin 1875). Disponible à Internet Archive: Tome I et Tome II.
• De la Vie et des Vertus Chretiennes Considerees dans l’Etat Religieux, 15e edition, par Mgr. Charles Gay (Poitiers, Paris: Henri Oudin). Disponible à Internet Archive: Tome I et Tome II.
• De la Vie et des Vertus Chretiennes Considerees dans l’Etat Religieux, 19e edition, par Mgr. Charles Gay, l’Eveque d’Anthedon (Tours: Maison Alfred Mame et Fils). Disponible à Internet Archive: Tome I et Tome II.

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“Chers hommes et femmes consacrés, faites de votre vie une attente fervente du Christ, allant à sa rencontre comme les vierges sages qui vont à la rencontre de l’Époux. Soyez toujours prêts, fidèles au Christ, à l’Église, à votre Institut et à l’homme de notre temps. De jour en jour, vous serez ainsi renouvelés par le Christ, pour construire avec l’aide de son Esprit des communautés fraternelles, pour laver avec Lui les pieds des pauvres et pour apporter votre contribution irremplaçable à la transfiguration du monde.” (Pape St. Jean-Paul le Grand, Exhortation “Vita Consecrata”)

(And if the grammar is wrong, please correct me. Merci!)

Online audiobook & ebook: “Becoming a Real Man of God”, by Roger J. Landry

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• Becoming a Real Man of God, by Father Roger J. Landry (New Haven, CT: Knights of Columbus Supreme Council—Catholic Information Service, 2007). With Imprimatur. The ebook may be viewed online and downloaded in pdf format, and the audiobook may be listened to online and downaloaded in mp3 format, through this page of the Knights of Columbus (with links from this page of Catholic Preaching).

On the same theme, see also this ebook and audiobook:

• Into the Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation to the Men of the Diocese of Phoenix, by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, September 29, 2015 (Diocese of Phoenix, 2015). Available in pdf format (on this page of Into the Breach; and on this page of the Knights of Columbus. Also available at document Issuu.com (linked by Catholic Men’s Ministry). Excerpts are made online on this page of Pagadian Diocese and on this page of Church Militant. The audiobook is available on SoundCloud (linked by Into the Breach)

See also:

• Fr. Landry’s excellent and still-timely sermon: “Answering Scandal with Personal Holiness”, homily by Father Roger J. Landry, Fall River Diocese (Domus Enterprises, February 12, 2002). May be read online on this page of the Catholic Education Resource Center; on this page of Catholic Culture; on this page of To Thee, O Lord, I Lift Up My Soul, on this page of The Evangelization Station; on this page of the website of Roseanne Therese Sullivan; on this page of In Pectore; ad at The Catholic News (Archdiocese of Singapore).
• Other homilies by Father Landry, collected at Catholic Preaching.

On the Feast of Raphael of St. Joseph Kalinowski (Józef Kalinowski) and in observance of International Men’s Day. For other online texts and legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject). 

“Up, then, gird thee like a man, and speak out all the message I give thee. Meet them undaunted, and they shall have no power to daunt thee. Strong I mean to make thee this day as fortified city, or pillar of iron, or wall of bronze, to meet king, prince, priest of Juda, and common folk all the country through; impregnable thou shalt be to their attack; am I not at thy side, the Lord says, to deliver thee?” (Jeremias i, 17-19)

Free ebook: “A Thought from Dominican Saints for Each Day of the Year”

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• A Thought from Dominican Saints for Each Day of the Year, translated by a Sister of Charity (New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis: Benziger Brothers, 1886). Available in pdf, mobi, epub and other formats at Internet Archive; and available at HathiTrust Digital Library. A reprint may be purchased at Amazon UK.

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Online ebook: “Meditations for Every Day in the Year”, edited by Rev. Roger Baxter

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• Meditations for Every Day in the Year; Collected from Different Spiritual Writers, and Suited for the Practice Called “Quarter of an Hour’s Solitude”, edited by Rev. Roger Baxter, S.J., revised by Rev. P. Neale, S.J. (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1884). With ecclesiastical approbations. Available in various formats (mobi/kindle, pdf, epub, etc.) at Internet Archive and Open Library. A different imprint is also available at Internet Archive.
• An earlier edition with older orthography, Meditations for Every Day in the Year; Collected from Different Spiritual Writers, first written in Latin by N.B., translated into English by E.M., in the year 1669, and now revised by Rev. R. Baxter (Georgetown, D.C.: Joseph Milligan, 1823), is available at Internet Archive and at HathiTrust Digital Library.

On the Feast of All Saints in the Roman Rite.

O God, our refuge and our strength, look down with mercy upon the people who cry to Thee; and by the intercession of the glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Saint Joseph her spouse, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Thy mercy and goodness hear our prayers for the conversion of sinners, and for the liberty and exaltation of the Holy Mother the Church. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. (From Sancta Missa)

Online ebooks: “Sermons on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven”, in 2 volumes, by Father Francis Hunolt

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• Sermons on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven: Adapted to All the Sundays and Holydays of the Year, Volume 1, by the Rev. Father Francis Hunolt, priest of the Society of Jesus, translated by the Rev. J. Allen (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1897). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in pdf, mobi/kindle, epub, and other formats, at Internet Archive; and also available in pdf format (on this page) at Saints’ Books (also linked from Sancte Pater).
• Sermons on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven: Adapted to All the Sundays and Holydays of the Year, Volume 2, by the Rev. Father Francis Hunolt, priest of the Society of Jesus, translated by the Rev. J. Allen (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1897). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in pdf, mobi/kindle, epub, and other formats, at Internet Archive; and also available in pdf format (on this page) at Saints’ Books (also linked from Sancte Pater).
  • Another edition, The Christian’s Last End; or, Sermons on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven, in Seventy-Six Sermons: Adapted to All the Sundays and Most of the Holy-Days of the Year; with a Full Index of All the Sermons, an Alphabetical Index of the Principal Subjects Treated, and Copious Marginal Notes, Volume 2, 2^nd edition, by the Rev. Father Francis Hunolt, priest of the Society of Jesus, translated from the original German edition of Cologne, 1740, by the Rev. J. Allen (New York, Cincinnati, Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1893), may be read online, and available in pdf, mobi/kindle, epub, and other formats, at Internet Archive.

On the Feast of Christ the King, 2018, in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite.

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit down upon the throne of his glory, and all nations will be gathered in his presence, where he will divide men one from the other, as the shepherd divides the sheep from the goats…

“Then the King will say to those who are on his right hand, Come, you that have received a blessing from my Father, take possession of the kingdom which has been prepared for you since the foundation of the world…

“Then he will say to those who are on his left hand, in their turn, Go far from me, you that are accursed, into that eternal fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels… And these shall pass on to eternal punishment, and the just to eternal life.” (St. Matthew xxv, 31-32, 34, 41, 46)

Free ebook: “The Excellence of the Rosary”, by Rev. M. J. Frings

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• The Excellence of the Rosary: Conferences for Devotions in Honor of the Blessed Virgin, by Rev. M. J. [Math Josef] Frings (New York: Joseph F. Wagner , 1912). With Imprimatur. May be read online on this page of Story of a Soul. May be read online, and available various formats, at Project Gutenberg (epub, mobi) and Internet Archive (pdf, epub, mobi).

In belated observance of the Feast of Our Lady of Victory (Our Lady of the Holy Rosary) in the Roman Rite; and in belated remembrance of the Battle of Lepanto. For other legally free ebooks, you may access the List of Free eBooks (Arranged by Title) and the List of Free eBooks (Grouped by Subject).

Livre en ligne: “Théologie Séraphique: Extraite et Traduite des Oeuvres de Saint Bonaventure”

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• Théologie Séraphique: Extraite et Traduite des Oeuvres de Saint Bonaventure; Contenant “L’Itineraire de l’Ame vers Dieu”, “Le Traité du Mepris du Monde”, “L’Ecuelle d’Or des Vertus”, “Le Bouquet Spirituel”, “Le Traité des Vertus”, et “L’Incendie de l’Amour”, par l’Abbé Celeste Alix, et par Acc. Alix (Paris: Jacques LeCoffre et Cie., 1853). Disponible dans Internet Archive.

Pour la Fête de Saint Bonaventure.

Online ebook: “The Catholic Home”, by Father Alexander, O.F.M.

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  The Catholic Home, by Father Alexander, O.F.M., with a Foreword by the Bishop of Salford (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow: R. & T. Washbourne, 1914). With Imprimatur. May be read online, and available in epub, mobi, pdf, and other formats at Internet Archive.

Posted on the Feast of Saints Louis Martin and Marie-Azélie Guérin.

“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the Church, and delivered himself up for it, that he might sanctify it, cleansing it by the laver of water in the word of life, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, nor any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.

“So also ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife, loveth himself. For no man ever hated his own flesh: but nourisheth and cherisheth it, as also Christ doth the church: for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother: and shall adhere to his wife, and they shall be two in one flesh.

“This is a great sacrament: but I speak in Christ, and in the church.”  (Ephesians v, 25-32)