| − | Alphonsus theology writings were incredible. Prayer, love, his relationship with [[Christ]] and his first-hand experience of the pastoral needs of the faithful have made Alphonsus one of the greatest theologians. He wrote 1,451 letters filling three large volumes, on spirituality, dogma, ascetic matters and theology. His best known contribution to the [[Church]] was his works on Moral Theology, which celebrated Jesuit morals, whom he calls "the masters of morals". As testimony to his vast knowledge, Alphonsus made 80,000 citations from 800 different authors. 21,500 editions and the translations into 72 languages that his works have undergone attest to the fact that he is one of the most widely read authors.<ref>[http://www.alfonsiana.edu/EN%20-%20Alphonsus.htm Saint Alphonsus Liguori] Accademia Alfonsiana</ref> Other renowned works, Visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Glories of Mary. | + | Alphonsus theology writings were incredible. Prayer, love, his relationship with [[Christ]] and his first-hand experience of the pastoral needs of the faithful have made Alphonsus one of the greatest theologians. He wrote 1,451 letters filling three large volumes, on spirituality, dogma, [[Ascesis|ascetic]] matters and theology. His best known contribution to the [[Church]] was his works on Moral Theology, which celebrated Jesuit morals, whom he calls "the masters of morals". As testimony to his vast knowledge, Alphonsus made 80,000 citations from 800 different authors. 21,500 editions and the translations into 72 languages that his works have undergone attest to the fact that he is one of the most widely read authors.<ref>[http://www.alfonsiana.edu/EN%20-%20Alphonsus.htm Saint Alphonsus Liguori] Accademia Alfonsiana</ref> Other renowned works, Visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Glories of Mary. |