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Chapter B begins with a look at Baal, a deity once worshipped across various ancient civilizations, often symbolizing power and natural forces. Bierce does not simply define Baal as a figure of mythology; he connects it to the confusion born of humanity’s attempts to build structures—literal and ideological—that reach too far. By referencing the story of Babel, he draws a line between the ambition to touch the divine and the chaos that follows. The implication is that veneration often disguises…-
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Chapter A unfolds with Bierce’s familiar edge, starting with Abasement, which he defines not as humility, but as calculated submission—particularly in contexts of employment or authority. Rather than depicting it as a virtue, he recasts it as a social strategy, where people learn to shrink themselves in order to survive power dynamics. The sharpness of the definition cuts through the illusion of dignity in hierarchy. For Bierce, the act of lowering oneself is not noble, but necessary in systems built…-
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The Devil’s Dictionary
The Devil’s Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce is a satirical and darkly humorous collection of witty, cynical definitions that expose the hypocrisies and absurdities of human nature, society, and language.-
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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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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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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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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 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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