Life of Blessed Gerard Majella: Lay Brother of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (1896)

The book ""Life Of Blessed Gerard Majella: Lay Brother Of The Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer"" is a biography of Gerard Majella, who was a lay brother in the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. The book was written by Karl Dilgskron and was first published in 1896. Gerard Majella was born in Italy in 1726 and became a lay brother in the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, also known as the Redemptorists, in 1749. He was known for his humility, piety, and devotion to the Eucharist, and he became a popular figure among the people of Italy. The book provides a detailed account of Gerard Majella's life, including his childhood, his entrance into the Redemptorists, and his work as a lay brother. It also includes descriptions of his miracles and his reputation as a healer. The author, Karl Dilgskron, was a German Redemptorist priest who wrote several books on the lives of saints and religious figures. His biography of Gerard Majella is considered a classic work on the subject and has been reprinted many times. Overall, ""Life Of Blessed Gerard Majella"" is a comprehensive and inspiring account of the life of a holy man who dedicated his life to serving God and helping others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.