The Litany of St. Joseph, one of only six approved by the Church for public as well as private use, sums up qualities that made him such an important part […]
Faith
The Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary
The Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Litany of Loreto, is a popular prayer of supplication, once prayed in processions to atone for sins and to […]
Meditation Ten – How the Soul Chooses the Devout Life.
Meditation Ten – How the Soul Chooses the Devout Life. Preparation. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. Humble yourself before Him, and ask His Aid. Considerations. Once more imagine […]
Meditation Nine – On the Choice Upon to You Between Heaven and Hell.
Meditation Nine – On the Choice Upon to You Between Heaven and Hell. Preparation. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. Humble yourself before Him, and ask His inspiration. Considerations. […]
Meditation Eight – On Paradise.
Meditation Eight – On Paradise. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. Invoke His Aid. Considerations. Represent to yourself a lovely calm night, when the heavens are bright with innumerable […]
Meditation Seven – Of Hell.
Meditation Seven – Of Hell. Preparation. PLACE yourself in God’s Presence. Humble yourself, and ask His Aid. Picture to yourself a dark city, reeking with the flames of sulphur and […]
Meditation Six – On Judgement.
Meditation Six – On Judgement. Preparation. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. Intreat Him to inspire you. Considerations. When the time comes which God has appointed for the end […]
Meditation Five – Of Death.
Meditation Five – Of Death. Preparation. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. Ask His Grace. Suppose yourself to be on your deathbed, in the last extremity, without the smallest […]
Meditation Four – On Sin.
Meditation Four – On Sin. Preparation. PLACE yourself in the Presence of God. Ask Him to inspire your heart. Considerations. Consider how long it is since you first began to […]
Meditations
Meditations – St. Ignatius of Loyola Two Standards Meditations – St. Francis DeSales The following meditations are taken from St. Francis DeSales classic book “An Introduction to a Devout Life”. […]