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 Page [unnumbered]
- ch. 19. The mortifications he imposed on his Sons. 173
- ch. 20. His Patience. 180
- ch. 21. His Perseverance. 189