The Passion: Historical Essay (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Ollivier, R. P. M. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331468272 ISBN 13: 9781331468271

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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Excerpt from The Passion: Historical Essay There is no study more interesting or more profitable to the Christian than that of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Even if we only consider the narrative of the Sufferings and Death of Our Lord, with regard to what is thrilling therein, we must still give it the first place amongst all reading capable of affecting souls and even of exciting them. And if we aim at elevating them, - at inspiring them with a liking for robust virtue, - teaching them to understand the meaning of trial and expiation, and inspiring them with confidence in God, joined to a desire to be united to Him in a holy abandonment, - what counsel could equal in effect that preaching of which so many hearts have felt the charm and have submitted to its allurement? The knowledge of Christ Crucified, to use the words of Saint Paul, is by far the most necessary knowledge for the Christian, no matter what may be the state of his soul in the sight of God. The sinner learns from it to hope for pardon, and to detest sin. Those who are still faithful, but disturbed by the seductions of Evil, behold therein at what cost the Divine Victim will atone for their sin. Those who are stronger, but yet who are lukewarm, will find therein a powerful incentive to self-renunciation, to mortification, to contempt for this transitory world and the fleeting things of Time. 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 pre

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Excerpt from The Passion: Historical Essay

Above all, if we compare the Divinity of Our Lord with the abasement to which He condescends, and when by meditation we are enabled to measure the immensity of the love whence results this abjection, are we not both frightened and consoled, or crushed rather, and yet, at the same time, uplifted to the highest hope and charity when we reflect that we are the objects of that Love, and the cause of that Death?

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1331468272
• ISBN 13: 9781331468271
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 460