His
monumental work was the founding of the Paulist Fathers, a strong
organization, influential in the religious life of New York, though the
church and the home of the fraternity are located across the Hudson
river, in New Jersey.
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On seeing Dr. Ripley and Mr. Hecker and Mr. Hosmer together, it seemed
to me they must be the dearest friends in the world. And they were very
near friends indeed, having many vital interests in common. Dr. Ripley
was a true minister of the Gospel; Mr. Hosmer had studied for the
ministry, and Mr. Hecker, as indicated, was a predestined priest. But,
as I learned later, sincere and even affectionate cordiality was the
distinguishing characteristic of the Brook Farmers in their relations
with each other. Their communications were yea, yea, and nay, nay, but
they were really glad to meet, glad to exchange greetings, glad to give
and to take the good word which was always forthcoming, and glad to
frankly manifest pleasure in their walk and conversation together.
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