Elements of Social Science and Political Economy, Especially for Use in Colleges, Schools, Clubs, Guilds, &C e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The favour of the public towards this little book was so great that certainly I should not have dared to expect it. In particular, our venerable seminaries opened their doors kindly to the work. That I am content, all will readily believe. But the reason why I am content, at least the principal reason, will not perhaps be believed by all. No matter I shall mention it just the same. The cordial welcome given to the book is a sure proof to me that the minds of Catholics, of young Levites, feel the need of quenching their thirst with the water of new ideas - those ideas of which the lamented Leo XIII. Was the indefatigable and authoritative advocate. To see souls rushing towards the light is always a consolation; much more, when we are convinced that that light is indispensably necessary for the age in which we live. Meanwhile, the Pope, who blessed this little work when it was first timidly presented to the public, has gone to Heaven. And I, while I prepare this new edition, turn my eyes towards the Chair of Peter, but see him there no more.