by Humbert of Romans CHAPTER THREE HOW ONE SHOULD BEGIN THIS OFFICE We now consider the manner of beginning the office of preaching, and make two observations about it: Firstly, what can be found reprehensible in it; secondly, the great evils resulting from it. XIII. Wrong Motives Which … [Read more...]
Some Figures Of The Preacher
by Humbert of Romans CHAPTER TWO XII. Some Figures of the Preacher It has been noted that the Holy Scriptures multiply with a prodigal lavishness figures which represent preachers. The gloss gives this reason for it: it is because preachers must learn well what they ought to do and what … [Read more...]
The Person Of The Preacher
by Humbert of Romans Chapter Two XI. The Person of the Preacher The qualities requisite for a preacher in regard to his person are first of all, that he be of the male sex, for St. Paul “does not want women to be permitted to speak” (I Tim. 2:12). He gives four reasons for this: Firstly, a … [Read more...]
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