The Holy life of Philip Nerius founder of the Congregation of the Oratory. To which is annexed a relation written by S. Augustine of the miracles in his dayes, wrought many of them in or near the city wherein he resided and well-known to him. And a relation of sundry miracles wrought at the monastery of Port-Royall in Paris, A.D. 1656. publikcly [sic] attested by many witnesses.
Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo., Gallonio, Antonio, d. 1605, attributed name., Bacci, Pietro Giacomo.

THE SECOND BOOK.

Of the Vertues of Philip.

  • CHap. 1. His Devotion and Love to God. 81
  • ch. 2. His devotion to the B. Virgin and the Saints. 87
  • ch. 3. He transmits holiness and devotion unto others. 90
  • ch. 4. His Gift of Teares. 93
  • ch. 5. His Prayers. 97
  • ch. 6. His zeale for the saving of soules. 103
  • ch. 7. His singular prudence in governing of youth. 109
  • ch. 8. His care for the Sick and Dying. 113
  • ch. 9. His comforting of the Afflicted. 120
  • ch. 10. He frees divers of their Scruples of conscience. 126
  • ch. 11. His Almes. 131
  • ch. 12. His Tender heartedness and compassion. 136
  • ch. 13. His unstained Virginity. 139
  • ch. 14. His Abstinence. 147
  • ch. 15. His contempt of Riches. 149
  • ch. 16. His declining of Honours and dignities. 155
  • ch. 17. His Humility. 160
  • ch. 18. His Mortification. 167
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  • ch. 19. The mortifications he imposed on his Sons. 173
  • ch. 20. His Patience. 180
  • ch. 21. His Perseverance. 189