List of conferences done during the novitiate 1929-1930, including those given by the Founder, Mgr Joseph De Piro.
[Maltese version in “Konferenzi lin-Novizzi 1929-1930” pp121-131]
Volume 1
1 |
24.10.29 |
Regarding the vow of obedience. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP |
2 |
25.10.29 |
What are the four vows of the Society? |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
3 |
25.10.29 |
Friday conference (for the Brother catechists) Regarding the first commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
4 |
26.10.29 |
Regarding detachment. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
5 |
28.10.29 |
... |
... |
6 |
29.10.29 |
... |
... |
7 |
30.10.29 |
Regarding obedience. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
8 |
30.10.29 |
Fortnightly conference (on Wednesdays). Regarding the grace of God and the souls in purgatory. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
9 |
4.11.29 |
Regarding detachment and the beauty that exists in heaven. |
Superior. |
10 |
5.11.29 |
Regarding modesty and self composure. |
Superior. |
11 |
6.11.29 |
Regarding modesty. |
Superior. |
12 |
12 .11.29 |
... |
... |
13 |
8.11.29 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the first commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
14 |
11.11.29 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
15 |
12 11.29 |
Regarding modesty. |
Superior. |
16 |
13.11.29 |
... |
... |
17 |
13.11.29 |
(Fortnightly conference). Regarding the darnel. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
18 |
14.11.29 |
Regarding modesty. |
Superior. |
19 |
15.11.29 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
FR Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
20 |
15.11.29 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the second commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
21 |
16.11.29 |
Regarding modesty. |
Superior. |
22 |
17.11.29 |
... |
... |
23 |
18.11.29 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
24 |
20.11.29 |
Regarding modesty and self-composure. |
Superior. |
25 |
21.11.29 |
Regarding the vow of obedience. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
26 |
22.11.29 |
... |
.... |
27 |
23.11.29 |
Regarding charity. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
28 |
25.11.29 |
Regarding silence. |
Superior. |
29 |
26.11.29 |
... and punctuality. |
Superior. |
30 |
27.11.29 |
(Fortnightly conference). Regarding the coming of Christ. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
31 |
29.11.29 |
Regarding silence. |
Superior. |
32 |
29.11.29 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the third commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
33 |
1.12.29 |
Regarding silence. |
Superior. |
34 |
6.12.29 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the fourth commandment |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
35 |
7.12.29 |
Regarding the obligations of the vow of chastity. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
36 |
12.12.29 |
Regarding our behaviour with the children. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
37 |
12.12.29 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the fourth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
38 |
13.12.29 |
Regarding the state of perfection. |
FR Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
39 |
14.12.29 |
Regarding silence and punctuality. |
Superior. |
40 |
Missing. |
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|
41 |
15.12.29 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
42 |
18.12.29 |
Regarding the characteristic virtue of the Society: generosity. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
43 |
21.12.29 |
Regarding the vow. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
44 |
24.12.29 |
Regarding legitimate offspring. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
45 |
26.12.29 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
46 |
26.12.29 |
(Fortnightly conference). The origin of the Christmas crib. |
Fr Galea SJ |
47 |
27.12.29 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
48 |
28.12.29 |
Regarding distractions during prayer. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP |
49 |
29.12.29 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
50 |
1.1.30 |
.... |
... |
51 |
2.1.30 |
Regarding the visits to the Blessed Sacrament. |
Superior. |
52 |
3.1.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the scope. |
Fr. Michael Callus SSP. |
53 |
4.1.30 |
Regarding the necessity to pray. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
54 |
5.1...30 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
55 |
6.130 |
... |
... |
56 |
8.1.30 |
(Fortnightly conference). Regarding the birth of Jesus. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
57 |
9.1.30 |
Regarding obedience. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
58 |
10.1.30 |
Regarding envy. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
59 |
10.1.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the fourth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
60 |
12.1.30 |
The Christian. |
FR Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
61 |
13.1.30 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
62 |
14.1.30 |
Regarding charity. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
63 |
15.1.30 |
... |
... |
64 |
16.1.30 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
65 |
19.1.30 |
... |
... |
66 |
20.1.30 |
We must love ourselves: we must do our duties |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
67 |
21.1.30 |
Love of neighbour. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
68 |
22.1.30 |
... |
... |
69 |
22.1.30 |
(Fortnightly conference). St Agnes VM . |
Fr Galea. |
70 |
23.1.30 |
Love of enemy. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
71 |
24.1.30 |
Regarding the vow. |
Superior. |
72 |
24.1.30 |
(For the Brother catechists) Regarding the fifth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
73 |
27.1.30 |
Love of enemy. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
74 |
28.1.30 |
Regarding the spiritual exercises. |
Superior. |
75 |
28.1.30 |
Regarding the vows. |
Superior. |
76 |
31.1.30 |
Regarding the love of neighbour. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
77 |
31.1.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding charity . |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
78 |
1.2.30 |
Regarding charity. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
79 |
3.2.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding human acts. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
80 |
4.2.30 |
... : Regarding ignorance. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP |
81 |
6.2.30 |
... : Regarding concupiscence, violence, fear. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP . |
82 |
7.2.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding human acts. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
83 |
7.2.30 |
(For the Brother catechists ). Love. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
84 |
8.2.30 |
Moral theology : Regarding the circumstances of the acts and the law. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
85 |
9.2.30 |
Regarding the exercises of piety. |
Superior. |
86 |
14.2.30 |
Avoiding laziness. |
Superior. |
87 |
14.2.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). regarding the fifth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
88 |
15.2.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the Law. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP |
89 |
16.2.30 |
Avoiding laziness. |
Superior. |
90 |
17.2.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the Law. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
91 |
18.2.30 |
... |
... |
92 |
19.2.30 |
... |
... |
93 |
19.2.30 |
(Fortnightly conference) Regarding the Heart of Jesus. |
Fr Galea SJ |
94 |
30.2.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the Law. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
95 |
22.2.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the causes that excuse blame. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP |
96 |
23.2.30 |
Regarding the religious profession. Avoiding laziness. |
Superior. |
97 |
24.2.30 |
Avoiding laziness. |
Superior. |
98 |
25.2.30 |
... |
... |
99 |
26.2.30 |
... |
... |
100 |
27.2.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the causes that excuse us in relation to the Law. . |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
101 |
28.2.30 |
Avoiding laziness. |
Superior. |
102 |
28.2.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the fifth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
103 |
1.3.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the conscience. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
104 |
2.3.30 |
Avoiding laziness. |
Superior. |
105 |
3.3.30 |
|
.. |
106 |
4.3.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the conscience. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
107 |
5.3.30 |
... |
... |
108 |
6.3.30 |
Regarding sin. |
... |
109 |
7.3.30 |
... |
... |
110 |
7.3.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the fifth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
111 |
8.3.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding consent. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
112 |
9.3.30 |
Regarding modesty. |
Superior. |
113 |
10.3.30 |
Moral theology: Distinctions regarding sin. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
114 |
11.3.30 |
... |
... |
115 |
12.3.30 |
Moral theology: Distinctions regarding sin. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
116 |
14.3.30 |
... |
|
117 |
14.3.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the sixth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
118 |
16.3.30 |
Regarding corporal penance. |
Superior. |
119 |
17.3.30 |
|
|
120 |
18.3.30 |
Moral theology: morose delatations and wishes. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
121 |
21.3.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding wishes and cooperations. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
122 |
21.3.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the sixth commandment and thoughts. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
123 |
22.3.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding cooperation. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
124 |
25.3.30 |
... |
... |
125 |
26.3.30 |
Regarding corporal penances. |
Superior. |
126 |
26.3.30 |
(Fortnightly conference). Regarding the incarnation of the Son of God. |
Fr Galea SJ |
127 |
27.3.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding cooperation. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
128 |
28.3.30 |
Regarding corporal penances. |
Superior. |
129 |
28.3.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the sixth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
130 |
29.3.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the occasion of sin. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
131 |
30.3.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding the habit of sinning, the capital sins. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
132 |
31.3.30 |
... : Regarding pride and avarice |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
133 |
1.4.30 |
... : Regarding avarice, anger, envy and gluttony. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
134 |
2.4.30 |
Regarding corporal penances. Regarding the superiors. |
Superior. |
135 |
3.4.30 |
Towards superiors |
Superior. |
Volume 2
136 |
4.4.30 |
Towards superiors. |
Superior. |
137 |
5.4.30 |
Moral theology: laziness, censorship. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
138 |
6.4.30 |
Towards superiors. |
Superior. |
139 |
8.4.30 |
Towards the Institute. |
Superior. |
140 |
9.4.30 |
... |
... |
141 |
10..30 |
... |
... |
142 |
11.4.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the sixth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
143 |
14.4.30 |
Regarding visits and letters. |
Superior. |
144 |
15.4.30 |
... |
... |
145 |
16.4.30 |
... |
... |
146 |
17.4.30 |
Moral theology: regarding censorship. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
147 |
20.4.30 |
Regarding visits and letters. |
Superior. |
148 |
21.4.30 |
Moral theology: regarding excommunication. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
149 |
22.4.30 |
Regarding the room. |
Superior. |
150 |
24.4.30 |
Regarding the room. |
Superior. |
151 |
24.4.30 |
(Fortnightly conference). Regarding the occasion of sin. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
152 |
25.4.30 |
Regarding the refectory. |
Superior. |
153 |
25.4.30 |
(For the Brother catechists). Regarding the sixth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
154 |
27.4.30 |
Regarding the refectory. |
Superior. |
155 |
28.4.30 |
... |
... |
156 |
29.4.30 |
Regarding recreation. |
Superior. |
157 |
1.5.30 |
Moral theology: regarding excommunication. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
158 |
2.5.30 |
... |
... |
159 |
3.5.30 |
Regarding recreation. |
Superior. |
160 |
4.5.30 |
.. and sickness. |
Superior. |
161 |
5.5.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the virtue of religion. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
162 |
6.5.30 |
... : regarding the vow. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
163 |
9.5.30 |
... |
... |
164 |
9.5.30 |
Regarding the sixth commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
165 |
10.5.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the oath. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
166 |
12.5.30 |
... |
... |
167 |
13.5.30 |
Moral theology: regarding mass and the duty to observe the feasts of obligation. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
168 |
14.5.30 |
Moral theology: regarding mass and the duty to abstain from work. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
169 |
14.5.30 |
(Fortnightly conference). The purity of Mary. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
170 |
15.5.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the ecclesiastical fasting. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
171 |
16.5.30 |
... |
...... |
172 |
20.5.30 |
Regarding the sick. |
Superior. |
173 |
21.5.30 |
... |
... |
174 |
22.5.30 |
Moral theology: regarding superstitions. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
175 |
25.5.30 |
... : regarding vain observance. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
176 |
27.5.30 |
... : Regarding animal magnetism and spiritism. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
177 |
30.5.30 |
Regarding the seventh commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
178 |
1.6.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the sins against religion or religiosity. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
179 |
3.6.30 |
Regarding the porter. |
Superior. |
180 |
4.6.30 |
(Fortnightly conference). Regarding the Heart of Jesus. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
181 |
5.6.30 |
Regarding the porter. |
Superior. |
182 |
6.630 |
... |
... |
183 |
7.6.30 |
... |
... |
184 |
9.6.30 |
Regarding the buyer. |
Superior. |
185 |
10.6.30 |
Regarding the steward. |
Superior. |
186 |
15.6.30 |
Moral theology: regarding blasphemy and false oath. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
187 |
13.6.30 |
Regarding the seventh commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
188 |
14.6.30 |
Moral theology: regarding sacrilege and simony. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
189 |
16.6.30 |
... : regarding simony. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
190 |
21.6.30 |
... : regarding the theological virtues. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
191 |
22.6.30 |
Regarding the refectory |
Superior. |
192 |
23.6.30 |
... |
... |
193 |
25.6.30 |
... |
... |
194 |
26.6.30 |
Regarding the eight commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
195 |
30.6.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the necessity of faith. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
196 |
2.7.30 |
Regarding the cook and the one responsible to wake up his brethren. |
Superior. |
197 |
2.7.30 |
Regarding charity. |
Fr Galea SJ. |
198 |
3.7.30 |
Regarding the one responsible for the wardrobe and the infirmarian. |
Superior. |
199 |
4.7.30 |
Moral theology: sins against faith. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
200 |
4.7.30 |
Regarding the eight commandment. |
Fr Michael Callus SSP. |
201 |
5.7.30 |
Regarding the infirmarian and the sacristan. |
Superior. |
202 |
7.7.30 |
Regarding the minor sacristan. |
Superior. |
203 |
10.7.30 |
Moral theology: apostasy and heresy. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
204 |
11.7.3 |
Regarding the minor sacristan. |
Superior. |
205 |
12.7.30 |
Moral theology: the denunciation of the heretics. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
206 |
14.7.30 |
Moral theology: regarding hope. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
207 |
15.7.30 |
... : regarding charity. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
208 |
17.7.30 |
Regarding the minor sacristan. |
Superior. |
209 |
19.7.30 |
Moral theology: regarding charity and almsgiving. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
210 |
20.7.30 |
Regarding the minor sacristan. |
Superior. |
211 |
21.7.30 |
Moral theology: Regarding almsgiving. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
212 |
22.7.30 |
Regarding the vows. |
Superior. |
Volume 3
213 |
23.7.30 |
Regarding the vows. |
Superior. |
214 |
24.7.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the scandal. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
215 |
25.7.30 |
... |
.... |
216 |
26.7.30 |
Moral theology: the exercises of the theological virtues. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
217 |
27.7.30 |
Regarding the vows. |
Superior. |
218 |
28.7.30 |
Moral theology: Restitution. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
219 |
29.7.30 |
The vow of obedience. |
Superior. |
220 |
30.7.30 |
Moral theology: the possession of objects. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
221 |
1.8.30 |
Moral theology: the restitution of benefits. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
222 |
2.8.30 |
Moral theology: the crime and quasi crime. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
222 |
3.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of obedience. |
Superior. |
223 |
5.8.30 |
... |
... |
224 |
6.8.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the contract or quasi contract. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
225 |
7.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of obedience. |
Superior. |
226 |
9.8.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the con-cause. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
227 |
10.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of obedience. |
Superior. |
228 |
11.8.30 |
... |
... |
229 |
12.8.30 |
Moral theology: the bad counsel. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
230 |
13.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of obedience. |
Superior. |
231 |
14.8.30 |
... |
... |
232 |
16.8.30 |
... |
... |
233 |
17.8.30 |
Obedience, mission, and poverty. |
Superior. |
234 |
18.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Superior. |
235 |
19.8.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the consent and the recursus. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP |
236 |
20.8.30 |
... : regarding participation. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
237 |
21.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Superior. |
238 |
23.8.30 |
... |
... |
239 |
24.8.30 |
Moral theology: restitution. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
240 |
25.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Superior. |
241 |
26.8.30 |
Moral theology: restitution. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
242 |
27.8.30 |
... |
... |
243 |
28.8.30 |
...: occult compensation. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
244 |
29.8.30 |
Moral theology: regarding him who pays little; regarding prescription. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
245 |
30.8.30 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Superior. |
246 |
30.8.30 |
... and the retreat. |
Superior. |
From 1 up to 10 September, retreat at St Calcedonius.
247 |
11.9.30 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Superior. |
248 |
12.9.30 |
Moral theology: regarding prescription |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
249 |
13.9.30 |
Moral theology: restitution. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP |
250 |
14.9.30 |
Regarding the vow of poverty. |
Superior. |
251 |
15.9.30 |
Regarding the vow of chastity. |
Superior. |
252 |
16.9.30 |
... |
... |
253 |
18 .9.30 |
Moral theology: restitution and wounding. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
254 |
28.9.30 |
Moral theology: detraction. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
255 |
29.9.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the publicity of the crime and contumelia. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
256 |
30.9.30 |
Regarding the vow of chastity. |
Superior. |
257 |
1.10.30 |
Moral theology: the sacraments. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
258 |
2.10.30 |
Regarding the vow of chastity. |
Superior. |
259 |
5.10. |
Regarding the necessity of perfection. |
Superior. |
260 |
6.10.30 |
... |
... |
261 |
7.10.30 |
... |
... |
262 |
9.10.30 |
Regarding the observance of the Rule. |
Superior |
263 |
10.10.30 |
... |
... |
264 |
13.10.30 |
Moral theology: regarding the matter of the sacraments. |
Fr Joseph Spiteri SSP. |
265 |
16.10.30 |
Regarding the necessity of prayer. |
Superior. |
266 |
17.10.30 |
Regarding generosity. |
Superior. |
267 |
20.10.30 |
Regarding humility. |
Superior. |
268 |
24.10.30 |
... |
... |
269 |
25.10.30 |
... |
... |
270 |
30.10.30 |
... |
... |
271 |
31.10.30 |
... and charity. |
Superior . |
272 |
6.11.30 |
Regarding charity. |
Superior. |
273 |
7.11.30 |
... |
... |
274 |
8.11.30 |
... |
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