Excerpt from Of the Five Wounds of the Holy Church
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and work of a prominent 19th-century Italian Catholic priest and philosopher. Born in 1797 during a period of significant upheaval in Italy, the author dedicated his life to serving God and his fellow men. He established a religious order focused on promoting holiness and learning, and his philosophical explorations aimed to provide a solid foundation for Christian apologetics. Living through the aftermath of the French Revolution and the rise of the religious reaction, the author was deeply concerned about the state of the Church in his time. He identified five key issues he believed were hindering the Church's effectiveness, which he referred to as the "Five Wounds." These included the disconnect between clergy and the populace in public worship, inadequate clergy education, divisions among bishops, the influence of secular power in appointing bishops, and restrictions on Church property rights. This book provides a unique window into the intellectual and spiritual landscape of 19th-century Italy. It offers profound insights into the challenges faced by the Church and proposes practical solutions for reform, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Catholicism, philosophy, and the ongoing dialogue between faith and reason. Ultimately, this book highlights the author's unwavering dedication to revitalizing the Church and ensuring its relevance in a changing world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. 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. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330673508_0
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