On the Small Number of the Lovers of the Cross
March 11, 2011
On the Small Number of the Lovers of the Cross
Ave Maria Meditations JESUS has many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few cross-bearers. Many desire His consolation, but few His tribulation. Many will sit down with Him at table, but few…
Entering into the Way of the Cross
March 9, 2011
Entering into the Way of the Cross
a One Minute Meditation encore: OPENING PRAYER: Lord Jesus Christ, for our sake you became like the grain of wheat that falls to the earth and dies, so that it may bear much…
One Holy Soul…
March 3, 2011
One Holy Soul…
Ave Maria Meditations It is a certain truth that if God in his providence exterminated every evil deed at once, killed every evil-doer, the final sum of goodness would be less. We have…
Love of God; Love of Neighbor
February 27, 2011
Love of God; Love of Neighbor
Ave Maria Meditations All of us have seeds of hope. We desire a better future, healing, good health, peace, and serenity. We daily experience the reality that true hope is not only something,…
On Visiting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
February 24, 2011
On Visiting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Ave Maria Meditations Our Lord's Last Will is expressed in His words spoken shortly before He began His Sacred Passion: "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit…
The Absorbeat
February 21, 2011
The Absorbeat
May the power of your love, Lord Christ, fiery and sweet as honey, so absorb our hearts as to withdraw them from all that is under heaven. Grant that we may be…
Usefulness of Devotion to Mary for Sanctification
February 19, 2011
Usefulness of Devotion to Mary for Sanctification
One Minute Meditation Usefulness of Devotion to Mary for Sanctification One of the most excellent means of salvation, devotion to Mary, is also the surest, the easiest, and the shortest way to perfection.…
Spiritual Advice from Bl. Columba Marmion
February 16, 2011
Spiritual Advice from Bl. Columba Marmion
One Minute Meditation Your inconstancy ought not to alarm you, but inspire you to keep very near to him who is all your strength. He loves to see that we are…
On Guarding the Senses
February 13, 2011
On Guarding the Senses
Ave Maria Meditations O my God, I recollect my senses and faculties in Your presence, withdrawing them all exterior occupations, in order to fix my attention wholly on You. MEDITATION To…