JESUS crucified was the beloved book of St Philip Benizi; and when the Saint was dying he desired to have this book given him. Those who stood by, however, did not know what book he wanted; but Brother Ubaldo, his confidential friend, offered him the image of the Crucified, on which the Saint said, "This is my book," and, kissing the sacred wounds, breathed out his blessed soul.
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From Thoughts from St Alphonsus for Every Day
Compiled by Rev. C. McNeiry, C.SS.R.
Imprimatur: Joseph Hull, C.SS.R., Prov. Angl. Sup.
Nihil Obstat: Innocentlus Apap, O.P., S.T.M., Censor Deptutatus.
Imprimatur: Edm. Can. Surmont, Vicarius Generalis.
Westmonasterii, Die 9a Junii, 1927.
First published 1927
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