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Now here is a book that you, probably, attribute to the monkish ages;
a book expressing the isolated sentiments of a mind obscured by the
gloom of the cloisters.
In order to convince you of your error, I will give you its title and
date, and the opinion concerning it expressed by the rulers of Rome.
"Life of the Virgin Saint Jacintha Mariscotti, a professed
Nun of the Third Order of the Seraphic Father St. Francis,
written by the Father Flaminius Mary Hanibal of Latara,
Brother Observant of the Order of the Minors. Rome, 1805.
Published by Antonio Fulgoni, by permission of the
Superiors.
"Approbation.--The book is to the glory and honour of the
Catholic Religion and the illustrious Order of St. Francis,
and to the spiritual profit of those persons who desire to
enter into the way of perfection.
"Brother Thomas Mancini, of the Order of Preachers, Master,
ex-Provincial, and Consultor of Sacred Rites.
"Imprimatur. Brother Thomas Vincent Pani, of the Order of
Preachers, Master of the Sacred Apostolical Palace."
Now here we have a woman, a writer, a censor, and a Master of the
Palace, who are ready to strangle the whole human race for the sake of
hastening its arrival in Paradise. These people are only doing their
duty.
Just look out into the street. Four men of different ages are kneeling
in the mud before a Madonna, whining out prayers.
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