The life of ... Thomas N. Burke, Volumen2 |
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Página 392 - since deceased. So revered was Fr. Burke by this family that when he died it was felt that a Tower in Israel had fallen. ' In feeding the lamp of charity he exhausted the lamp of life,' Grattan said, when referring to the death of Dr.
Página 19 - writer, a good singer, a good workman, but many say nothing of how poor he is in spirit, how patient and meek, how devout and internal.' (Book iii. chap. 31.) It was the opinion of the Fathers who knew Burke best that humility was his distinctive virtue, which gave lustre to the others. ' What struck me and his other religious brethren most was the solidity of his virtues. Though
Página 387 - ascended the pulpit to plead the cause of the starving children ? Never in the brightest days of his career were his utterances more tender and impressive. But every lineament told of coming dissolution. He had gathered together what remains of life and fire were left within him to do this last act of charity and pity.
Página 392 - preacher, who had worn the Friar's habit. But Walter Kirwan lost the faith and died a dignitary of the Protestant Church Establishment. Can it be doubted that Fr. Burke, during his agony, experienced a thrill of joy while he muttered with St. Paul, ' I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith ; I have finished my course' ? The news was promptly wired to America, and swept from Labrador to California.
Página 241 - writes), the compassion with which he yearned to help the needy, the fond entreaty with which he strove to win back the erring, the authority with which he pronounced the doctrines of the Church, were as various as the stops of a grand organ whose keys quivered beneath the touch of a master-hand.
Página 389 - Oh, my dear Lord !' And then turning to the Father Sub-Prior and his devoted children, who sadly knelt around the bedside of their dying Father, he asked, in words of deep humility, their pardon, as well as that of all the members of the Order, and
Página 352 - sufferings to God with resignation so as to draw from them all the rich treasure of merit. I have asked Him to give me your pains, as I could bear them better. I send you my own beads, and I will go down as soon as ever I can. May God strengthen and relieve my
Página 56 - academies, in the universities, in the halls of medicine and of law ; in the courts, in the senate—it is the one cry—the harsh grating cry by which the devil makes his act of detestable
Página 185 - without being Moody. I preach here on the festivals to a delightful congregation of rustics. It does not injure me a bit. Mrs. Segrave came to see me two days ago. I have not seen the nuns for some time. Now I must end this stupid letter. Pray for me : esto fidelis