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Written as Christ speaking to His disciples who engage in the active life. Short, powerful one-sentence messages. Profoun,; inspiring; sobering and insightful. Truly unusual and great!

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Date de parution	01 juin 1984
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781505104479
Langue	English

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The Active Catholic
(Formerly titled The Practical Catholic)
Gabriel Palau, S.J .
Aibil Obstst:
J. N. S TRASSMAIER, S.J.
Censor Deputatus
Imprimatur:
E DM. C ANONICUS S URMONT,
Vicarius Generalis
Westmonasterii, die 23 Junii, 1910
Published in 1910 by Manresa Press, London, under the title The Practical Catholic . Reprinted in 1984 by TAN Books and Publishers, Inc.
Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 84-50405
ISBN: 0-89555-238-8
The typography in this book is the property of TAN Books and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.
TAN Books Charlotte, North Carolina www.TANBooks.com
1984
PONTIFICAL APPROBATION OF THE FIRST EDITION.
L ETTER from H.E. the Cardinal Secretary of State to the Author:
Rev. Father,
I have the happiness of communicating to you the lively and particular pleasure with which the Holy Father has received the homage of your valuable book entitled El Católico de Acción . The Holy Father has observed with satisfaction the deep penetration of this little work, which, although small in size, contains so much of the substance of practical religious life, that it has justly merited the favourable applause of the Spanish Episcopate and it can be fitly indicated as a light and guide to Catholic practice. His Holiness, therefore, through me, thanks you for this filial homage, and, desiring that the good which this little book will do, should redound to its devout author with interest, he sends him with a full heart the Apostolic Benediction.
Thanking you for the copy which you have courteously sent me, I assure you of my sentiments of most sincere esteem, etc.
R. C ARD. M ERRY DEL V AL.
Rome, 15th Nov. 1905.
   R EV. F ATHER G ABRIEL P ALAU, S.J. Tortosa.
PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
So many books of devotion have been translated from foreign languages for the use of English-speaking Catholics, that an apology may be called for when another is added to the list. It is, however, hoped that the present work will meet with approval, since it has proved most popular both in the original Spanish and in its French translation. 1 Each of these have run to over 24,000 copies, and each also bears letters of approval and recommendation from the Episcopate.
The author, in his fourth edition, has printed extracts from letters written by three Cardinals, six Archbishops, thirty-one Bishops, and three Administrators of dioceses. Besides these, which are often expressed in the warmest terms, he has a letter from the Cardinal Secretary of State giving him the approbation of His Holiness Pope Pius X., a translation of which is given in the present version.
The aim of this translation has been to reproduce very faithfully the thoughts, and even the words of the author. At the same time, as the whole work is an address of Christ to His disciple, it was desirable to approximate, where possible, to the words and style of the New Testament.
Lastly, it may be well to add that this translation is the only one approved by the author for the British Empire.
CONTENTS.
BOOK I .
Diverts a Malo—" Turn away from Evil."

I.
    Of wisdom more useful than all knowledge which I can acquire
II.
    How the Lord intendeth my comfort and repose
III.
    In how many ways my Master inviteth and draweth m e to Him
IV.
    That I must be very consistent in following my Master
V.
    Of light that I can obtain from certain truths and errors
VI.
    Of the most profitable way of dealing with our own affairs
VII.
    Of the care of myself, that I be not deceived
VIII.
    Some words of the Lord, which move me deeply
IX.
    Of a very sure way of correcting myself and of becoming useful
X.
    That I can profit much from my past faults
XI.
    Of some things which I must forsake so as not to be lost
XII.
    Of certain great errors that at times I labour under
XIII.
    That I must rise to the heights of divine thought
XIV.
    How I must enlighten myself so as not to fall into error
XV.
    How I must avoid extremes to go the straight way
XVI.
    How to encourage myself, if my strength groweth weak
XVII.
    How I must study the interior life in order to succeed with the exterior
XVIII.
    That in outwardly promoting union with my brethren, I shall find many benefits
XIX.
    That I must begin by establishing myself in good, if I would effect much good
XX.
    What the Heart of my Master crieth aloud
XXI.
    How, by attending to certain things, I can fit myself for success
XXII.
    Of some counsels that will serve me in my social work
XXIII.
    Of the qualities of true zeal
XXIV.
    How I must renounce myself, if I would become profitable
XXV.
    A summary of things I must never forget
XXVI.
    A canticle, which inspireth me to imitate the Divine Master
BOOK II .
Fac Bonum —" Do Good."

I.
    Of the great charity which I must have to be a profitable man
II.
    Of the blessedness and security of my way
III.
    That I must greatly strengthen my soul, if I desire to be profitable
IV.
    How I can become useful to the Cause
V.
    Of the great qualities I must acquire, if I desire to become a practical Catholic
VI.
    Of the efficacy of my Master's example
VII.
    How by humility and truth I can let my light shine before men
VIII.
    Of the discretion I need to become a profitable man
IX.
    Of the great courage which I require in order to succeed in mine undertakings
X.
    How through charity I shall lay hold of great ideals
XI.
    That all constraineth me to be very compassionate
XII.
    Of the counsels I must observe, if I desire to become a practical man
XIII.
    Of the things I must do, if I desire to be a practical man
XIV.
    How I can easily benefit myself and others
XV.
    Of the way to acquire true gains
XVI.
    Of the prudence and energy needed for my work
XVII.
    How much I must do to bring help to souls
XVIII.
    That I have no cause for fear, if I cling to Christ
XIX.
    In how many ways I may be utterly confounded, if I am not very courageous
XX.
    Of a practical self-examination, which my Master setteth me
XXI.
    That I must be very humble to give due glory to Christ
BOOK III .
Inquire Pacem —" Seek after Peace."

I.
    Of some considerations to expand the wings o f true zeal
II.
    Of the riches contained in the treasure of true peace
III.
    Of some things which my Master telleth me, that I may work for peace
IV.
    Of what I shall be able to practise, if I understand
V.
    Of what love is, and how far it can extend
VI.
    By what way I can go to meet Peace
VII.
    Of some counsels which I must often use
VIII.
    How I must bless the Lord in all things
IX.
    How I must proceed with caution to become humble and serviceable
X.
    That I must guard myself against illusion in good works
XI.
    In how many ways I can co-operate in the general Catholic movement
XII.
    Some counsels which will serve me in the struggle for peace
XIII.
    Of the tactics I must employ for the good of the whole world
XIV.
    What I can do by myself and with others
XV.
    How I must enter upon and increase my work to restore all
XVI.
    Of some similitudes for becoming a man of good works
XVII.
    That I must attend to what is below, in order to attain to what is on high
XVIII.
    Of the means I have to use to be a good man of good works
XIX.
    The psalm of brotherly love, which my Master teacheth me
XX.
    How I must be on my guard, if I desire to triumph with my Master
XXI.
    Of the lessons given me by the Charity of Christ
XXII.
    Of ten maxims of which I must never lose sight
XXIII.
    How I can labour without injuring anyone
XXIV.
    How much good I can do to the afflicted and the poor
XXV.
    How I can overcome the craft of the wicked, if I love God
XXVI.
    How I must direct my intention for the glory of Christ
SPECIAL READINGS FOR PROMOTING CATHOLIC MOVEMENTS.
A. For works of Christian Economy.
Bk .
I .   ch, 5 , 16 , 22 , 26 .   „
II .     „ 1 — 4 , 6 , 8 , 11 , 14 , 16 .   „
III .     „ 1 , 2 , 4 — 6 , 8 — 10 , 18 .
See also D .
B. For Catholic Social Work.
Bk.
I .   ch.    10 , 12 , 13 , 18 , 24 .    „
II .     „    1 , 8 , 10 , 14 , 16 . 21 .    „
III .     „    1 — 3 , 5 — 8 , 10 , 13 . 14 , 21 , 22 , 25 , 26 .
See also E .
C. For Politico-Religious Work.
Bk.
I .    ch.     9 , 12 . 14 , 21 , 25 .    „
II .     „     4 , 8 , 9 , 13 .     „
III .     „     11 — 13 , 18 , 23 .
See also B and E.
D. For Moral and Philanthropic Work.
Bk.
I .    ch.     6 , 11 .    „
II .     „     3 , 7 , 11 . 12 , 14 .    „
III .    „     9 , 13 .
See also B and E .
E. For Propaganda and Defence of the Church.
Bk.
I .    ch.     7 , 8 , 12 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 25 .   „
II .     „     2 , 10 , 13 , 15 , 17 — 19 , 21 .   „
III .     „     4 , 5 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 16 , 23 , 26 .
See also the preceding.
For Conferences of the Clergy.
Bk.
I .    ch.     10 , 15 — 17 .   „
II .     „      6 , 9 , 13 — 15 , 17 , 19 .   „
III .     „      4 , 5 , 7 — II , 13 , 15 , 17 . 18 .
READINGS FOR A RETREAT OF EIGHT DAYS.
Preparation: Bk. I . ch. 1 ,