Edward Van Speybrouck - Father Paul of Moll: Benedictine Wonder-Worker

The Very Rev. Father Paul of Moll

A Flemish Benedictine and Wonderworker of the Nineteenth Century 18241896

Edward Van Speybrouck

Nihil Obstat FROWINUS Abbas Neo-Angelo Montanus Imprimatur MAURITIUS Episcopus Sancti Josephi

St. Joseph, Mo., March 4, 1910

Originally published in 1910 by the Benedictine Convent of Clyde, Missouri and reprinted with their permission.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 79-53695

ISBN: 0-89555-122-5

TAN Books
Charlotte, North Carolina
www.TANBooks.com

1979

" Ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus "

"In all things may God be glorified "

The Very Reverend
FATHER PAUL OF MOLL

Francis Luyckx

Born at Moll, January 15, 1824

Entered the Benedictine Monastery of Termonde, June 25, 1846

Invested with the religious habit, August 24, 1848

Made his vows, September 30, 1849

Ordained Priest at Parma, Italy, November 21, 1858

Intrusted with the re-establishment of the abbey of Afflighem, March 16, 1869

Founded the Monastery of Steenbrugge, September 21, 1874

Died at the Abbey of Termonde, February 24, 1896

Recommendations.

Approval of Ecclesiastical Authority .

The author sent copies of his book both to Pope Leo XIII., of happy memory, and to Pope Pius X., and received the following answers.

From Pope Leo XIII .

DEAR SIR:

With your letter of October 17th, I received the book which you sent to the Holy Father, to whom I presented it without delay. His Holiness bids me inform you of the pleasure which your work has afforded him, and that he gratefully accepts the sentiments you have expressed.

I am also pleased to assure you that His Holiness has deigned to send you a particular blessing.

I am, with sentiments of the most sincere esteem,

Yours etc.

Rome , Nov. 1, 1901.

Cardinal Rampolla .

MR. EDWARD VAN SPEYBROUCK, BRUGES.

Pope Pius X .

The Vatican , SEPT. 28, 1903.

DEAR SIR:

I have the pleasure of informing you that His Holiness has deigned to receive with fatherly kindness the expression of your devotedness. The copy of your work, "Father Paul of Moll ," which you presented, was also received, and, in return, His Holiness grants you a very special blessing.

Accept, dear Sir, the expression of my esteem.

Jean Bressan ,

Chaplain and Secretary to His Holiness .

Feast of St. Paul , 1898.

Father Schurmans , Superior of the Jesuit House in Bruges , thanks Mr. Edward van Speybrouck for sending his book, "Father Paul of Moll ." It is replete with examples of wonderful cures, and with edifying quotations. He hopes the book may be productive of much good.

Brussels , J ULY 4, 1898.

MR. EDWARD VAN SPEYBROUCK.

The Queen has received the copy of your booklet treating of the late renowned wonderworker, Father Paul , the Benedictine. Her majesty graciously desires me to convey to you her thanks for the presentation of your work.

Receive, dear Sir, the assurance of my great regard.

Bon Goffinet .

Baltimore , J ULY 25, 1898.

MR. EDWARD VAN SPEYBROUCK.

MY DEAR SIR:

I am in receipt of your letter and book-sketch of the late Very Rev. Father Paul of Moll, O.S.B . It is a most interesting little work and a credit to its author. The more I read of it, the more I am delighted with its contents. Please accept my sincere thanks for same, and for the pleasure it has given me. I think a true translation of this little volume into English would be very acceptable, and command a great sale.

Most respectfully yours,

Brother Alexius , Provincial .

Jerusalem , Aug. 16, 1898.

MR. EDWARD VAN SPEYBROUCK.

I am thankful for the interesting book you have written about the Rev. Father Paul of Moll . I shall not fail to recommend the reading of the same.

F. Ladovic Piavi ,

Patriarch of Jerusalem .

Beuron, D EC . 14, 1898.

MR. EDWARD VAN SPEYBROUCK.

Upon his return from Italy, the Right Rev. Archabbot was much pleased to find your very interesting booklet. He has requested me to express his thanks. As Abbot of Maredsous, he had the happiness of being personally acquainted with the venerated Father Paul .

Please accept, dear Sir, the assurance of my high esteem.

P. Fidelis von Stotzingen, O.S.B .

Maria-Laach , A PRIL 18, 1899.

MR. EDWARD VAN SPEYBROUCK.

Our Right Rev. Abbot bids me thank you very much for your beautiful book, which he received some time ago. Please accept, dear Sir, his sentiments of respect and gratitude.

Your humble servant in J. C.

P. John Blessing, O.S.B .

Moulins , O CT . 15, 1901.

MR. EDWARD VAN SPEYBROUCK.

I hasten to thank you for the presentation of your work concerning the renowned Father Paul of Moll After reading in L'Univers the article of the Marquis de Segur, concerning the saintly religious Father Paul , I procured a copy of the first edition of his life, and I read it with a lively interest. I have re-read with still greater satisfaction the copy of the last edition, which you kindly sent me. Many readers in our poor country would derive much advantage from perusing it. I am, with many thanks,

Respectfully,

Augustine ,

Bishop of Moulins .

Cardinal Richard , Archbishop of Paris ,

has received the work of Mr. Edward van Speybrouck, and expresses his best thanks.

OCTOBER 17, 1901.

The Bishop of Orleans

thanks Mr. Edward van Speybrouck. He has read, at least in part, the life of Father Paul of Moll , and if the facts related be well established, the author certainly presents the public with a wonderful and saintly life.

OCTOBER 30, 1901.

Cracow , OCT. 30, 1901.

DEAR SIR:

Please receive my sincerest thanks for the beautiful and interesting work concerning Father Paul of Moll . I am, dear Sir, with profound respect,

J. Cardinal Puzyna .

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