Life Of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Of The Society Of Jesus (1891)

By J.F.X. O'Conor

Book Overview

The Life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga of the Society of Jesus is a biographical book written by Joseph F. X. O�������Conor in 1891. The book tells the story of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, a young man who dedicated his life to the Jesuit order and became known as a model of Christian virtue and devotion.The book begins with a brief history of the Gonzaga family, including the upbringing and education of Aloysius. It then follows Aloysius as he enters the Jesuit novitiate and begins his studies in philosophy and theology. The book describes Aloysius������� deep devotion to God and his commitment to a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience.Throughout the book, O�������Conor provides detailed accounts of Aloysius������� various acts of charity and self-sacrifice, including his care for the sick and dying during a plague outbreak in Rome. O�������Conor also describes Aloysius������� spiritual struggles and his efforts to overcome his own weaknesses and temptations.The book concludes with Aloysius������� death at the age of 23, and his subsequent canonization as a saint by the Catholic Church. Overall, The Life of St. Aloysius Gonzaga of the Society of Jesus is a moving and inspiring account of a young man�������s dedication to God and his unwavering commitment to a life of service and devotion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164016814
• ISBN13: 9781164016816
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"