Trust and Mercy
January 26, 2021
Trust and Mercy
Ave Maria Meditations It is easier to say than it is to do sometimes when we think about the need to trust in God. But thinking about His mercy which is an attribute…
On the Spiritual Life and the Need for Prayer
January 19, 2021
On the Spiritual Life and the Need for Prayer
Ave Maria Meditations We continue on with meditating on some meanings of our Lord's statement, "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life." At this time we will look into what…
The Epiphany that is Adoration
January 5, 2021
The Epiphany that is Adoration
Ave Maria Meditations Let's begin our meditation at the start of this new year with praise: "Glory to God in the highest!" (Lk 2:14). Our next thought shall be on adoration and to…
Madonna and Child
January 1, 2021
Madonna and Child
One Minute Meditation And after eight days were accomplished that the Child should be circumcised, His Name was called Jesus. Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Let us…
Looking to the New Year
December 31, 2020
Looking to the New Year
One Minute Meditation Oh most bountiful God, I sincerely and humbly thank You for all the many benefits to me during the past year, and for the privilege of beginning a new year. …
A Prayer to Jesus in the Manger
December 28, 2020
A Prayer to Jesus in the Manger
Ave Maria Meditations Oh Divine Redeemer Jesus Christ, prostrate before Your crib, I believe You are the God of infinite majesty, even though I do not see You here as but a helpless…
A Christmas Prayer
December 25, 2020
A Christmas Prayer
One Minute Meditation A traditional Christmas prayer: Behold the Lord the ruler is come with the kingdom in His hand, and power and dominion. +Give to the King Thy judgment, O God. +And…
Preparing for the Infant Jesus with Thanksgiving
December 22, 2020
Preparing for the Infant Jesus with Thanksgiving
Ave Maria Meditations As we prepare to once again remember the coming of the Baby Jesus here is a prayer f thanksgiving: I prostrate myself before Your holy image, most gracious Infant Jesus,…
Advent Waiting with Saint Joseph
December 18, 2020
Advent Waiting with Saint Joseph
Ave Maria Meditations God had foreseen that His Son would be born of the Virgin Mary, in a family just like any other, and that in her He would develop in His humanity. The…