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“[On the Ascension.]” [1786] 9pp. [Acc. No. 315]
Repository: Georgetown University, Washington, DC (Maryland Province Archives)
Bib. Ref.: “The Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven
and sitteth at the right hand of God. St. Mark. 16.19.”
Commentary: Notes at the head read “1786” and, in the hand of the Rev. John
Bolton, “Festum Ascis 1st. pt. Med. Neck 1806 Ascensio Dni.” Notes at the end
in Bolton’s hand read “Dominica inf. Oct. Med N 1806 Newtown Dom inf. Oct.
2 pt. 1807.” A single emendation is in Bolton’s hand. For further biographical
information on the Rev. Robert Molyneux, see accession number 313.
Keywords: Bolton, Rev. John;
1238. MOLYNEUX, ROBERT. (MD & PA; Cath.; 1738-1808; in MD & PA 1769-1808)
“[On Ash Wednesday.]” [1779] 10pp. [Acc. No. 314]
Repository: Georgetown University, Washington, DC (Woodstock College Archives)
Bib. Ref.: “In the sweat of thy brow thou shalt eat bread, till thou return to the Earth,
out of wch. thou wast taken; for dust thou art and into dust thou shalt return. Gen.
ch.3 v.19—.”
Commentary: The sermon is imperfect. It is incomplete at the end. A note at
the head reads “1779.” For further biographical information on the Rev. Robert
Molyneux, see accession number 313.
Keywords: death;
1239. MOLYNEUX, ROBERT. (MD & PA; Cath.; 1738-1808; in MD & PA 1769-1808)
“[On Easter duty.]” [1778] 16pp. [Acc. No. 313]
Repository: Georgetown University, Washington, DC (Woodstock College Archives)
Bib. Ref.: “Jesus took the loaves and when he had given thanks, he distributed to
them. S. John chap 6. v.11—.”
Commentary: Notes at the head read “—1778—dom. 4a 4mae. Dom 4 Quadrag:”
and, in an unidentified hand, “feria 5 aloysius’s 1st. motive.” Molyneux, a Jesuit until
the suppression in 1773, served in Maryland and Pennsylvania from 1769 until his
death. He re-entered the Society upon its restoration.
Keywords: miracle, of the loaves and fishes; duty, Easter; loaves and fishes, miracle of;
1240. MOLYNEUX, ROBERT. (MD & PA; Cath.; 1738-1808; in MD & PA 1769-
1808)
“[On fasting.]” [1769-1808] 16pp. [Acc. No. 320]
Repository: Georgetown University, Washington, DC (University Archives)
Bib. Ref.: “When you fast, be not as the hypocrites, sad,.. St. Matthew 6.ch. 16.v.—.”
Commentary: The sermon is imperfect. The right half of page 15 and the left
half of page 16 is missing. A note at the end reads “Quadragesima.” For further
biographical information on the Rev. Robert Molyneux, see accession number 313.
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