This book is a collection of Cardinal Désiré Félicien Francois Joseph Mercier's lectures delivered to his seminar students in 1907 in Mechlin. The topics include philosophy, theology, and canon law. The book offers a fascinating insight into the Cardinal's ideas and teaching methods.

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