Sunday, 27 November 1853

The School has ended its school year. The doctrines presented have been the material used to outline the image of virtue; of that beautiful quality that transformed in God by participation of graces and gifts. Jesus Christ, who is the Word and expression of the Father, master and infallible truth and uncreated wisdom, makes his voice heard through his ministers. Gratitude imposes on us a duty and tomorrow we will all fulfill it - he cheerfully adds.

 Published in  Áncora

26 November 1868

 

The shadow of El Ermitaño goes to Vatican. Upon the pontifical throne it discovers a woman, surrounded by governing princes. Her glory and beauty was so great that she cannot be contemplated by the mortal eye. It is surprising to see her so confident even when surrounded by enemies. She entrusts her projects to the shadow: I will awake and set my throne in the prison cells, tribunals, scaffolds. She concretizes the predilection of God for the needy.

25 November 1869

 

An intriguing question is formulated by El Ermitaño. What does God think of the council? Why is He the one who convoked the bishops? He is sure. He knows that evil is the enemy of man: armed with the cross I went to meet him...I fought with them. I appealed to God and His Church. And God issued a decree: Go far! I give you my power! and now I am waiting for the council to confirm its sentence.

 24 November 1866. 

 

Rachel on the mountain, at the herd of her father. A secret.

The climbing up and the journey are two frequent symbols in the palautian pages. Today we find both of them. Palau goes up and continues his journey. The environment draws him to his beloved: The struggling Church. Palau's response coincides with that of the great biblical archetypes: Here I am. The Beloved invites him to contemplate his flock fighting against evil. At the same time he asks their enlistment in him.

Barcelona jail, 23 November 1870                                                                                                       

To Rev.  Fr. Juan Palau y Soler, capitulary vicar of Barcelona.

His writes from the prison of Barcelona, and with the sick of Vallcarca as background. Palau defends the ministry of exorcism.

He is sure that he has received this mission from God. He cites the gospel text as emphasis: In my name they will cast away demons.  He asks the vicar not to oppose this mission.

22 November 1858                                                                                                                            

The ecclesiatical governor  D. Rafael Oliver (Ibiza), approved the book THE SCHOOL OF VIRTUE VINDICATED. The said book  was published in Madrid the following year, with imprimatur of the ecclesiastical vicar of the capital, D. Manuel de Obesso (16 May 1859) (Positio, p. 309).

Sunday 21 November 1852

 

Some virtues are for beginners and others for the integrated - says Palau.

The degree of perfection of virtues in a person is one of the circumstances which in their practice must be considered both by the masters who teach them and by the pupils who are learning them. the subject should take into account his state, office and strength; if he does not do this, he exposes himself to commit excesses. Palau shows himself to be a master in this line.

Sunday 20 November 1853

 

Virtue is so important that the School will continue its reflections on its practice, in a

way that a building can be finished or only begun - Palau reflects loudly - goodness and virtue can be eradicated in man, in greater or lesser degree. Seeing the tendency of the century to materialize those doctrines that spiritualizes it, we believe them with greater importance.

Es Cubells (Ibiza), 19 November 1857

To Juana Gratias in Gramat, France.

The life of communion with God is the content of the message. He tells how to prolong the moments of prayer: Look at Christ in this body that is his Church, wounded and crucified, poor, needy, persecuted, rejected and scorned. Offer yourself to take care of it and render it services that are within your ways and means.

For the periods of prayer, he recommends the use of mantras that will calm her and strengthen her commitment.

Sans, 18 November1864                                                                                                                     
 

To Rev. Fr. Ildefonso Gatell

Barcelona's suburbs expand; there, mission develops. People are hardworking. Major factories and companies are established. Workers come from all parts of Spain. The bishop accompanies the missionaries. He strengthens the baptismal content with his reflections.This is seen by the enthusiasm of the people which is a consolation for us - Palau concludes.

Masllorens (Tarragona), 17 November 1862                                                                                                     

To Juana Gratias in Ciudadela.

The content of the letter contains the vocational path of his family. Juana was formed for the contemplative life and now, Fr. Palau asks her to launch herself to active life, giving a qualitative force which he has carried out in a progressive way. Being aware of the suffering it does upon her, he alleviates her saying: My daughter, I cannot follow any other way but the one that is already opened by providence...Perfection lies in the fulfillment of the two precepts of love.

16 November 1871

The reflection on the feasts of Barcelona is prolonged. The city, since the inauguration of the first spanish railway, is escalating the level of the main European cities, which means huge work, and businesses are flourishing. The feasts have increased this aspect. However, one preoccupation is that the profile of the religious decays. The acts do not satisfy the expectations even of a mediocre Christian.