The Litany of the saints is one of the oldest Catholic prayers still in use. It was prayed in earlier forms in the procession of St. Mamertus, the Bishop of […]
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The Litany of St. Joseph
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 […]
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 […]