
audiobook
by Pius a Sp. Sancto (Pius a Spiritu Sancto)
[Transcriber's notes]
LIFE OF Father Ignatius of St. Paul, PASSIONIST
Preface.
CONTENTS. BOOK I. Father Ignatius, a Young Noble.
CHAPTER I. His Childhood — Page 1 - CHAPTER II. Four First Years At Eton — 6 - CHAPTER III. His Two Last Years At Eton — 12 - CHAPTER IV. Private Tuition Under Mr. Blomfield — 18 - CHAPTER V. He Goes To Cambridge — 22 - CHAPTER VI. His First Year In Cambridge — 28 - CHAPTER VII. Conclusion Of His First Year In Cambridge — 42 - CHAPTER VIII. Second Year In Cambridge Takes His Degree — 48
CHAPTER IX. Travels On The Continent — 57 - CHAPTER X. English Life In Naples — 65 - CHAPTER XI. Continuation Of His Travels — 74 - CHAPTER XII. An Interval Of Rest And Preparation For Orders — 91
BOOK II. Father Ignatius, an Anglican Minister.
CHAPTER I. He Is Ordained, And Enters On His Clerical Duties — 103 - CHAPTER II. He Mends Some Of His Ways — 110 - CHAPTER III. He Receives Further Orders — 117 - CHAPTER IV. Mr. Spencer Becomes Rector Of Brington — 122 - CHAPTER V. Changes In His Religious Opinions — 127 - CHAPTER VI. Opposition To His Religious Views — 134
CHAPTER VII. Progress Of His Religious Views — 142 - CHAPTER VIII. Some Of The Practical Effects Of His Views — 148 - CHAPTER IX. Scruples About The Athanasian Creed — 155 - CHAPTER X. Incidents And State Of Mind In 1827-28 — 166 - CHAPTER XI. The Maid Of Lille — 174 - CHAPTER XII. Ambrose Lisle Phillipps — 186
BOOK III. Father Ignatius, a Secular Priest.
This biography presents the remarkable journey of a 19th‑century Passionist priest who devoted his life to rebuilding a struggling Anglo‑Irish province. Drawing from his own autobiography, journal entries and letters, the narrative follows his early formation, his steadfast commitment to the mission of St. Paul, and the everyday trials he faced while guiding a fledgling community. The account balances personal reflection with the broader religious and social currents of his time, revealing how his quiet determination earned both admiration and, at moments, misunderstanding.
The author also offers a thoughtful preface on the difficulties of portraying a holy figure without bias, acknowledging the mix of praise and criticism the priest encountered in life. Readers will gain insight into his spiritual discipline, his pastoral care, and the humility that defined his leadership, all while experiencing the textured portrait of a man whose legacy continues to inspire within his order.
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1074K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Don Kostuch
Release date
2016-03-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Known for devotional biographies of major Passionist figures, this Catholic writer introduced English-speaking readers to the lives of St. Paul of the Cross and Father Ignatius of St. Paul. His surviving works are rooted in 19th-century religious history and hagiography.
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