Chapter II: Conclusion

Prominence and Power of the Doctrine of the Real Presence 331 Its Relation to the Priesthood and Monastic Orders 333 Its Connection with the Doctrine of the Intercession of Saints 334 And with the System of Confession 336 Importance of this System 337 And of the Doctrine of the Forgiveness of Sins 338 The Church of Rome a Church in Action 339 The Want of Signs and Symbols among us a real practical Deficiency 340 Use of the Latin Language in Services of the Church 342 Reservation of the Cup 344 Preaching without Book 345 Aspect of the French Church 346 Its Bishops and Priests 347 The Daily Sacrifice 348 The Cure of Souls 349 Theory and Fact 350 Education of the Priesthood by the S. Sulpiciens 350 Importance of an uniform Type and Discipline 351 Want of this and of a dogmatic Standard among Ourselves 352 Appointment of Bishops 353 Preparation of Missionaries 354 The whole Roman Communion 356 1. Its Extent 357 2. Its Doctrine, uniform and systematic 361 3. Its Internal Discipline 363 4. Its Vital Principle 364 5. Its Generative Power 365 Conclusion 366

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Tableaux des Devoirs d'un Seminariste 368

INDEX. 383