ad with greater
pleasure, for the charm of its style alone. The expression is cut
down to the last necessary word, but every necessary word is
there; every idea is expressed simply, but adequately, and with
the finish and lustre of the diamond. . . . It would be
interesting to the reader and a pleasure to the writer to quote
from Father Phelan's work some of the many magnificent passages,
but the book is so beautifully knit together, ideas follow each
other in such logical sequence, that no selection could give an
adequate impression of the work. But with an easy conscience I
can recommend every clerical student, every young priest, and for
that matter, old priests too, to procure a copy, confident that
any reader who takes it up will read it through, as I have done,
before laying it down, and feel the better for having done so."--
Ibh Maine in _The Leader_.

"The Rev. M. J. Phelan, S.J., says much that is sensible in his
little volume. We are glad that he denounces 'the signal folly of
attempting to engraft an imported accent on his own native one,
which is sometimes done by the Irish priest in England with
deplorable results. It is a useful little book, well printed and
neatly bound."--(English) _Catholic Book Notes_.

"The title of a clerical _vade-mecum_ is scarcely too ambitious a
one to give to 'The Young Priest's Keepsake'; a work which cannot
but be regarded by all whose good fortune it will be to read it,
as one of the most admirable works dealing with clerical life
that has appeared in Ireland for many a day. The author, Rev. M.
J. Phelan, S.J., bases his claim for a hearing upon a long
experience as missionary priest, and upon the possession of
ordinary powers of observation. Those who know Father Phelan rate
his claims much higher. His fame as a preacher is spread
throughout the length and breadth of Ireland. His wide and varied
learning, his acute powers of observation, his keen sense of
humour and sound practical judgment are common topics of
conversation amongst a wide circle of friends. The fine flower
and fruit ripened by constant study and wide experience are
modestly displayed in this little book."--_Irish Independent_.

"The ecclesiastical student who takes up 'The Young Priest's
Keepsake' will quickly realise that he has not only fallen in
with a wise mentor but a cordially kind friend, to say nothing of
a charming writer. The way is marked out for him by one who has
trodden it, and who, as we