Sermons Preached at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, New York, During the Year 1861.

"Sermons Preached at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, New York, During the Year 1861" is a collection of sermons likely written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a series of religious addresses that were delivered to a congregational audience, focusing on moral duties, Christian doctrine, and the significance of earnestness in faith. Each sermon aims to enlighten the listeners on various aspects of Catholic teachings and the lives of saints, particularly emphasizing the life and conversion of St. Paul. The opening portion introduces the context of the sermons, laying out the preface and the initial sermon titled "The Earnest Man." The preacher reflects on the transformative zeal of St. Paul, contrasting his fervent commitment to a misguided faith before his conversion to Christianity. Through examples drawn from St. Paul's life, the sermon encourages the audience to embrace earnestness in their own spiritual journeys, underscoring that a sincere heart seeking the truth is essential for meaningful faith. The speaker conveys a heartfelt call to the congregation to live with purpose and devotion, capturing the essence of the Christian mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

The Paulist Fathers, officially named the Missionary Society of Saint Paul the Apostle, abbreviated CSP, is a Catholic society of apostolic life of Pontifical Right for men founded in New York City in 1858 by Isaac Hecker in collaboration with George Deshon, Augustine Hewit, and Francis A. Baker.