Project Gutenberg 2024-10-04 Public domain in the USA. 137 Patrick, Saint Pádraigh, Naomh Padraigh, Naomh Ireland, Saint Patrick of De Duodecim Abusionibus Sæculi De Duodecim Abusionibus Saeculi $aParis :$bD'Amboise, Pres La Barriere D'Enfer, ou Petit-Montrouge, $c1847. Also has been attributed to Saint Cyprian or Saint Augustine. Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_duodecim_abusivis_saeculi Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_duodecim_abusivis_saeculi "De Duodecim Abusionibus Sæculi" by Saint Patrick is a theological treatise written in the early medieval period. This work addresses various moral and ethical abuses perceived in society, reflecting Saint Patrick's concerns about the integrity and the responsibilities of different societal roles, particularly in a religious context. The book is both a critique of contemporary practices and a call for a return to virtuous living. The text is divided into twelve chapters, each detailing a specific abuse or vice found in society, such as the negligence of church leaders, the lack of obedience among the youth, and the arrogance of the poor. Saint Patrick emphasizes the importance of virtues like charity, humility, and obedience, contrasting them with the detrimental effects of pride, disobedience, and materialism. He uses Biblical references to reinforce his points, urging individuals—especially those in positions of authority—to reflect on their conduct and strive for moral excellence, warning that failure in these areas leads not only to personal downfall but also societal degradation. This work serves as both a reflection of its time and a timeless reminder of the importance of ethical behavior in all aspects of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20120213142341patrick 1847 FR Reading ease score: 32.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. la Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800 Vices -- Early works to 1800 Christian life -- Early works to 1800 BR Text 57035 2025-06-29T10:53:36.311154 text/html 32926 2024-10-04T15:02:01 text/html 91653 2025-06-29T10:53:39.958580 application/epub+zip 90254 2025-06-29T10:53:37.893596 application/epub+zip 90253 2025-06-29T10:53:36.866588 application/epub+zip 236036 2025-06-29T10:53:41.452602 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 228565 2025-06-29T10:53:39.335582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51620 2025-06-29T10:53:36.084132 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31849 2024-10-04T15:02:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16479 2025-06-29T10:53:41.577555 application/rdf+xml 16851 2025-06-29T10:53:37.358575 image/jpeg 4104 2025-06-29T10:53:37.110581 image/jpeg 88838 2025-06-29T10:53:36.318101 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia