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CONTENTS.
Chapter
BOOK I.
FIT ADMONITIONS FOR LEADING A SPIRITUAL LIFE.
1. On being like unto Christ, and on the contempt of
VII. Of flying from vain hope and pride
VIII. Of shunning too much familiarity
IX. Of obedience and subjection
x. On taking heed against too much talking
XI. On seeking peace, and zeal for spiritual progress
XII. On the use of adversity
XIII. On resisting temptation
XIV. On avoiding rash judgments
xv. On works dictated by charity
XVI. On bearing others' burdens
XVII. Of a monastic life
XVIII. On the example of the holy Fathers
XIX. On the life-practice of a true Christian man
XX. On love of solitude and silence
XXI. On contrition of heart
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XXII. On the consideration of human misery
XXIII. On thinking of death
XXIV. On the judgment and punishment of the wicked XXV. On striving earnestly to amend our whole life
III. On the good and peaceful man.
IV. On purity of mind and simplicity of intention
v. On self-esteem.
VI. Of the gladness of a good conscience
VII. Of the love of Jesus above all things.
VIII. Of close friendship with Jesus
IX. On the absence of all comfort
x. On thankfulness for the grace of God
XI. On the small number of those that love the Cross of
II. That truth speaks in our souls without the noise of
words
III. The words of God are to be listened to with humi-
lity, yet many do not weigh them
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IV. We must walk before God in truth and in humility
v. On the wonderful power of divine love
VII. On hiding grace under the care of humility
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VIII. On a low estimation of oneself in the sight of
God
IX. All things are to be referred to God as to the ulti-
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mate end.
x. When the world is despised, it is sweet to serve God 135
XI. The desires of the heart are to be examined and
XII. On patience and the struggle against concupiscence
XIII. On humble obedience after the example of Jesus
Christ
XIV. On considering God's hidden judgments that we
may not be puffed up in well-doing
xy. How we are to act and speak in reference to things
we desire
XVI. True comfort is to be found in God alone
XVII. All care to be cast upon God
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XVIII. The miseries of this life are to be borne with patience,
following the example of Christ
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XIX. On bearing injuries, and on who is shown to be truly
XX. On confession of one's own infirmities and the miseries
XXI. In God must we rest for every good and for every
XXII. On the recollection of the many mercies of God
XXIII. On four things which produce great peace
XXIV. On avoiding over-much curiosity in regard to an-
XXV. On what true peace of heart and true progress con-
sist in
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XXVI. On the excellence of the free mind which humble
prayer secures better than study
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XXVII. Self-love is the chief obstacle to attainment of the
XXIX. We must call upon God and praise Him even when
affliction is upon us
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XXX. On seeking Divine assistance and confidence in ob-
taining grace
XXXI. On neglecting every creature that the Creator may
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XXXII. On the abnegation of self and renunciation of every
desire
XXXIII. On the instability of the heart, and on turning to
God alone
XXXIV. God is felt by him who loves Him above all and in
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XXXV. There is no exemption from temptation in this life
xxxvI. Against man's vain judgments
XXXVII. On pure and complete resignation of self to obtain
freedom of heart.
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XLIII. Against idle worldly knowledge
XXXVIII. On good self-discipline with respect to externals and
having recourse to God in time of danger
XXXIX. That man must not be eager in business
XL. That a man possesses no good of himself, and has
naught whereof to boast
XLIV. On not being attracted by worldly things
XLV. All men are not to be trusted; and on the easy
XLVI. On confidence in God when we are spoken against.
XLVII. All afflictions are to be borne for eternal life
XLVIII. On eternity and the shortness of this life
XLIX. On desire for eternal life and the good promises for
those striving therefore
L. How a despairing man should resign himself into
God's hands
LI. Small works are to be attended to when we are
unable to attend to greater.
LII. A man should not think himself deserving consola-
tion, but rather stripes
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LIII. The grace of God is not given to the worldly-minded 228
LIV. On the different operations of nature and grace
LV. On the corruption of our nature and the power of
Divine grace
LVI. We ought to deny ourselves and by means of the
Cross imitate Christ.
LVII. Man should not be too dejected when betrayed into
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LVIII. On deeper matters and God's hidden judgments,
which are not to be disputed
LIX. All hope and confidence is to be fixed in God alone
BOOK IV.
ON THE COMMUNION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER.
1. The Sacrament must be received with reverence
II. That the great goodness and love of God is shown
towards man in this Sacrament
III. It is useful to communicate often
IV. Many good things are vouchsafed to those who de-
voutly communicate.
v. On the grandeur of the Sacrament and the Sacerdotal
Order
VII. On the prickings of conscience, and proposed amend-
VIII. On Christ's offering on the Cross and on self-resigna-
IX. We ought to offer ourselves and all that is ours to
God, and to pray for all men
x. The Holy Communion is not to be lightly neglected 281
XI. The Body of Christ and the Holy Scriptures are the
greatest need of the faithful soul
XII. One about to communicate ought to use great dili-
gence in self-preparation
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