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Chapter X-For Greater Things
Chapter X – For Greater Things recounts a decisive moment in Stanislaus Kostka’s life when inner strength triumphs over fear. No longer able to endure the cruelty of his brother Paul, Stanislaus reaches a breaking point. Unlike earlier times, when he would absorb the blows in silence, he now chooses to act—not in anger, but with clarity and purpose. Determined to escape the toxic environment, he quietly arranges for his journey, obtaining a coarse peasant’s tunic and sturdy shoes to blend in as he…-
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Chapter VIII-For Greater Things
Chapter VIII – For Greater Things recounts a period of intense physical suffering and spiritual triumph for Stanislaus Kostka. At sixteen, after nearly two years of emotional neglect and mistreatment in Vienna, his body finally began to break under the constant pressure. A fever in late November 1566 marked the beginning of a serious illness. Though physically weakened, his spirit never wavered. With the feast of Saint Barbara drawing near, Stanislaus focused his prayers on receiving the grace of a happy…-
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Chapter VII-For Greater Things
Chapter VII – For Greater Things opens amid a period of escalating hardship for Stanislaus Kostka, who endures constant antagonism from his brother Paul and their guardian, Bilinski. The root of this conflict lies in Paul’s inability to understand his brother’s quiet dedication to spiritual life. Stanislaus’s refusal to join in their boisterous pastimes is seen not as a personal choice, but as a silent accusation. Rather than acknowledging the difference in temperament, Paul grows increasingly…-
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Chapter VI-For Greater Things
Chapter VI – For Greater Things begins as Stanislaus Kostka and his brother Paul transition to life outside the structured environment of their Jesuit boarding school, which was closed following the death of Emperor Ferdinand I. Now studying as day scholars, they move into the residence of Senator Kimberker, a wealthy Lutheran who offers them lodging in his expansive Vienna home. Though the mansion is filled with elegance and comfort, it soon proves spiritually barren for Stanislaus. The home becomes a…-
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Chapter VI - The memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens during a decade marked by personal hardship, yet laced with emotional depth and forward-looking ambition. Fleeming finds himself contemplating the narratives of engineers whose biographies seem to dwell only on hardship and grief. He expresses a longing for stories that trace an arc toward lasting happiness, revealing an emotional weariness and desire for affirming meaning amid growing personal sorrow. This tone shapes the unfolding of events in his life…-
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Chapter VI - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin opens with a gripping moment at sea, where dense fog blankets the ship and heightens the tension among its crew. The disorientation is palpable, each sound absorbed by the wet air as they strain to locate the guide ship, WM. CORY. Relief and excitement rush in when the fog lifts, revealing both the awaited ship and the smaller GULNARE, their welcoming vessel, surrounded by a festive procession. This dramatic shift from anxious drifting to confident progression sets…
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Chapter V-For Greater Things
Chapter V – For Greater Things explores the academic and spiritual formation of Stanislaus Kostka during his time at the Jesuit college in Vienna, a city alive with intellectual energy and strong Catholic identity in the mid-16th century. Amid a culture steeped in both tradition and theological shifts, the Jesuits had recently established a school designed to cultivate not just the intellect but the soul. Stanislaus entered this environment with quiet enthusiasm, embracing a curriculum that blended…-
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Chapter V - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin revisits a physically demanding but ultimately rewarding episode in Jenkin’s telegraphy work. Aboard ship and suffering from illness, he endured difficult conditions while dealing with the technical challenge of a cable falling sixty yards short of its intended landing point. The shortfall could have meant failure, but Jenkin and his team adapted, managing to complete the connection to the telegraph station. Despite pain and fever, he witnessed the success as the…
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Chapter V - Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin captures the mature years of Fleeming’s life in Edinburgh, a city known for its blend of intellectual rigor and social charm. The city’s dual character—academic and argumentative, yet steeped in tradition—was an ideal backdrop for someone with Fleeming’s depth. While many of his peers found their leisure in golf or the prestigious archery clubs, he maintained a certain distance from these social norms, opting instead to invest his energies in family,…
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Chapter IX-For Greater Things
Chapter IX – For Greater Things brings us to a crucial turning point in Stanislaus Kostka’s journey—his determined response to what he believes is a divine calling. Following a miraculous vision and healing attributed to the Virgin Mary, Stanislaus feels compelled to join the Society of Jesus. Convinced this is no passing inspiration but a command from heaven, he seeks out Father Doni, a Jesuit priest, to explore the next steps. Though Father Doni listens with sympathy, he knows that joining the…-
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