On Blessed John Duns Scotus
November 8, 2012
On Blessed John Duns Scotus
Ave Maria Meditations The theology of John Duns Scotus (Feast day is November 8th) is that of defense of the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. His eloquence, reason, and rational thought on the…
A Prayer for America
November 5, 2012
A Prayer for America
Ave Maria Meditations O God, we acknowledge you today as Lord, not only of individuals, but of nations and governments. We thank you for the privilege of being able to organize ourselves politically…
Prayers for All Souls Day
November 2, 2012
Prayers for All Souls Day
Ave Maria Meditations All Souls Day Prayers The Prayer of St. Gertrude, below, is one of the most famous of the prayers for souls in purgatory. St. Gertrude the Great was a Benedictine…
From New Doctor of the Church: St. John of Avila
October 29, 2012
From New Doctor of the Church: St. John of Avila
Ave Maria Meditations Those who follow diligently along the path of perfect virtue do not merely experience the joy of being liberated by Christ in the midst of the dangers presented to them.…
A thought from Venerable Fulton Sheen
October 25, 2012
A thought from Venerable Fulton Sheen
Ave Maria Meditations “If he is what he claimed to be, a savior, a redeemer, then we have a virile Christ and a leader worth following in these terrible times; One who will…
St. Peter of Alcantara
October 22, 2012
St. Peter of Alcantara
Ave Maria Meditations St. Peter of Alcantara (1499-October18, 1562) was instrumental in the origin of one of the largest reforms of the OFM. Known for his extraordinary penance and poverty, his spiritual guidance…
On the North American Martyrs
October 19, 2012
On the North American Martyrs
Ave Maria Meditations encore Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam! To the Greater Glory of God! Prayer: Father, you consecrated the first beginnings of the faith in North America by preaching and martyrdom of Saints…
Behold this Heart…
October 16, 2012
Behold this Heart…
Ave Maria Meditations "Behold the Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming Itself, in order to testify Its love; and in return, I receive from…