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Confession
Confession plays a significant role in understanding Major Anderson’s emotional turmoil as he faced pivotal decisions during the lead-up to the Civil War. While stationed at Fort Sumter, Anderson’s efforts to communicate were hindered by prolonged mail delivery delays of three to four days, which deepened his sense of isolation. With distrust surrounding the telegraph system due to fears of interception, the mail became the only reliable means of communication for both Union and Confederate forces,…-
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Conclusion
As "The Small and the Mighty" reaches its conclusion, the author reflects on the key themes explored throughout the book, reinforcing the idea that while this particular narrative may come to a close, the journey of learning and taking action continues. Throughout the pages, the book has woven together stories of resilience, perseverance, and the power of individuals—both celebrated and unsung—who have shaped the course of history. The author revisits conversations held in their podcast, Here’s Where…-
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CHAPTER XV. A GOSSIP ON ROMANCE
To him, as to the child, the romance which he contemplated sufficed for its own delight; words were but an instrument to call it up; if the words were true enough to bring him face to face with what he knew and saw, he cared not if they were inept, nor did he pause to seek the happiest phraseology. And hence it is that, while there are pages in his novels compared with which much of Homer and Shakespeare is spiritless and cold; while the scene at the spring in GUY MANNERING, and the nocturnal…-
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Chapter XV-For Greater Things
Chapter XV – For Greater Things captures the lasting influence of Stanislaus Kostka, whose brief yet extraordinary life stirred the spiritual imagination of Europe. Just weeks before reaching his eighteenth birthday, he passed away, and the news of his death spread quickly across Rome. Despite his obscurity in life—having held no public office, authored no theological texts, nor delivered great sermons—his sanctity was immediately evident to those who encountered him. The reverence he received after…-
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Chapter XIV-For Greater Things
Chapter XIV – For Greater Things begins as Stanislaus Kostka, though just a novice of nine months, moves closer to the moment he long sensed was coming. Despite showing no visible signs of illness, he quietly reveals to a few that August will be his last month on earth. His confidence in this is not based on health but on deep spiritual insight, which he shares shortly after a powerful sermon by Peter Canisius. At the time, those around him pay little attention to his words, assuming they are part of his…-
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In "A Penny Plain and Twopence Coloured," the chapter delves into a nostalgic reminiscence of childhood through the lens of Skelt's Juvenile Drama, a series of theatrical prints that captured the imagination of the young narrator. The Skelt dramas, which passed through various hands—Park's, Webb's, Redington's, and finally Pollock's—have mostly vanished, becoming treasures as unattainable as Raphaels, except for a few collectors and perhaps in museums. The narrator recounts the joy of owning and…
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Chapter XIII-For Greater Things
Chapter XIII – For Greater Things presents a quiet yet powerful portrait of Saint Stanislaus Kostka during his time as a novice at the Professed House in Rome. At just seventeen, he embraced a routine that many might see as mundane—carrying wood, washing dishes, serving food—yet he approached each task as though it were a divine appointment. While others might seek holiness in miracles or preaching, Stanislaus found it in silent obedience and the smallest duties. His day began early, filled with…-
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The character of dogs is intricately tied to humans, reflecting not just a close association but a profound influence shaping their behavior, morals, and social structures. Dogs have willingly accepted a subordinate role, mirroring human civilization to an extent while retaining their distinctive instincts and characteristics. Their position as man's companions has led to a variety of interpretations about their nature—some view them as mere automatons driven by instinct, while others see in them a…
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Chapter XII-For Greater Things
Chapter XII – For Greater Things begins with a pivotal decision: Peter Canisius, seeing both Stanislaus’s maturity and the looming threat of further interference from his family, recommends that the young aspirant continue his journey to Rome. There, far from the reach of his disapproving relatives, he would be safe to pursue his calling within the Jesuit Novitiate. He is promised a letter of introduction to the Father General, Francis Borgia, and is assigned two companions already traveling in that…-
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Chapter XI-For Greater Things
Chapter XI – For Greater Things opens as Stanislaus Kostka, after walking nearly four hundred miles with aching feet and a prayerful heart, arrives in Augsburg, only to find that the man he seeks—Peter Canisius—is no longer there. Though disheartened by the news, he refuses to rest. With unwavering determination, he learns that Canisius has relocated to Dillingen, thirty-five more miles down the road. The Jesuits at Augsburg offer him food and rest, yet Stanislaus gently declines, eager to complete…-
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