Prize, the, the Christian runs for in heaven, 239; it is far more precious than gold or jewels,
ib.; those who could gain it must follow example of runners in a race, ib.; Christ gives
it in heaven, ib.
Proclamation, the, is made further known when St. Paul is bound, 306-07.
Prodigal Son, an example to those that sin after Baptism, 238.
Prophecies, about Christ and Antichrist, 389.
Prophesyings, true and false, 371.
Prophets, slain by Jews, 333; speak as from God, 355; speak irresponsibly at the time, 371;
less listened to than king's messengers, 387.
Proselytes, not circumcised on the eighth day, nor of the stock of Israel, 231.
Providence, signs of, 283.
Proving all things, what, 371.
Prudentius, on St. Lawrence, 336 (note 2) .
Psalms, singing a less irksome way of gaining instruction than reading, 301; the warnings
they contain for the practice of virtue, 302.
Pulpit, not opened to all, 371.
Punishment, example of, necessary to lead bad-principled to virtue, 220; all sin incurs, 344;
comes of evil will, 347; temporal, for those who knew not eternal, 358; instances of,
358-59; from God not to be questioned, 358; present unequal, 359; for not obeying the
Gospel, 382, 384; of others not to be rejoiced in, 382; the heavier for delay, 384; future,
proved eternal, ib.; of disorderly by withdrawing from them, 394, 396.
Purity, blessedness of, 342; enjoined on Timothy, 344.
Reader, at Church speaks God's words, 387.
Reason, cannot comprehend mysteries, 236, 282; pride shows want of, 379; overwhelmed
by ill discourses, 383.
Reasoning, not used to the docile, 352; on some things unwise, 354; like swimming without
boat or pilot, ib.; good not to indulge in, 380; conclusive, from God's justice, 382.
Rebecca, an example for a bride, 317.
Reconciliation, the way of, through Christ, 272.
Red Sea, burial to Egyptians, generation to Israelites, 290.
Rejoicing in Christ arises from mourning for sins, 246.
Relations, domestic, intent of, 369.
Remembrance, good, what, 340.
Remission, of sins, given in baptism, 238.
Repetition, needful, 386; in Holy Scriptures complained of, 388.
Report, of actions, greatest near the spot, 328; credible from those who might envy, ib.
Reprieve, 356.
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