Monthly Recollection for Religious. by Schimlek CMM., Francis - 1950

Mariannhill, Natal, South Africa.: Mariannhill Mission Press.. Near Fine. 1950. Hardcover. 24mo - 13 x 9 cm.; 74 pp. Black cloth over thin boards with with a single blind stamped border rule and "Chi-Rho" symbol on the front board. The text block edges are stained black as issued. Frontis image of Jesus carrying the Cross. From the acknowledgement page: "This booklet has been written for the use of Religious Communities on the day of their Monthly Recollection. It follows in its outline the instructions of the late Father Ephrem Roth CMM, which have been modified in several respects." Contents: "Oblation", "Introduction - Sanguis Martyrum with a prayer from the Contemplatio Idiotae", 1 - "Conditions for a Successful Recollection", 2 - "Confessio Simplex", 3 - "The Seven Pillars of Ascetic Wisdom", 4 - "Maranatha", 5 - "Eminems Scientia Christi", 6 - "Gaudium in Domino", 7 - "The Song of St. Francis of Assisi". One small bump in the centre of the spine, otherwise fine. A scarce, indeed very scarce, devotional book. The shipping cost for this small item will be reduced after it is ordered. .