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October 12, 2011

Courage to Stand Strong in Faith

Ave Maria Meditations WITHOUT HUMAN RESPECT... Having the courage to follow Christ in whatever environment we are in. When Jesus began his public life many of his neighbors and relatives took him for…

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October 15, 2011

A Prayer from St. Teresa of Avila

Ave Maria Meditations Lord, Thou knowest better than I myself that I am growing older and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on…

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October 17, 2011

October 17th: St. Ignatius of Antioch

"I prefer death in Christ Jesus to power over the farthest limits of the earth. He who died in place of us is the one object of my quest. He who rose for…

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October 19, 2011

An Encore: The North American Martyrs

Ave Maria Meditations 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 John &…

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October 22, 2011

St. Peter of Alcantara

“Blessed be the penances which earned me such glory!” These were the words of St. Peter of Alcântara when, after his death, he appeared to St. Teresa of Avila telling her what had…

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October 24, 2011

St. Anthony Mary Claret

Ave Maria Meditations A favorite quote from this Saintly son of Mary: “What has our Lord not done for the glory of His Father and for the salvation of souls? Ah, I see…

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October 27, 2011

The Offering of Self so Another may Live

Ave Maria Mediations The Servant of God, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, used to tell the story of Felix and Elisabeth Leseur. Felix was a very anti-religious man. His wife was a holy woman…

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November 5, 2011

God so Loved the World

Ave Maria Meditations Since all people cannot study science, a brief law has been given by our Lord, so that it can be known by all, and no one because of ignorance can…

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November 7, 2011

November 8th: Blessed John Duns Scotus

Ave Maria Meditations Heavenly Father, You filled John Duns Scotus with wisdom, and through his life and teaching gave us a witness of Your Incarnate love. May we come to understand more deeply…

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November 10, 2011

We Adore You, O Christ…

Ave Maria Meditations PRAYER FOR THE SPREAD OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Heavenly Father, increase our faith in the Real Presence of Your Son, Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. We are obliged to adore…

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November 14, 2011

Unless You Become as a Little Child…

Ave Maria Meditations Grace of the Childlike Now what are we to understand by that wonderful thing, spiritual childhood, the one attitude which makes the kingdom of heaven possible? We must be converted…

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November 17, 2011

November 17th: St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Ave Maria Meditations Litany of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Protector, Third Order Franciscan Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. O Christ, hear us. O…

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November 21, 2011

The Presentation of Mary

Ave Maria Meditations Our Lady’s parents, Sts. Anne & Joachim, presented her in the temple when she was a small child. From her earliest years Mary led a life of prayer. She said…

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November 24, 2011

One Thing Necessary: Stay Close to Jesus

Ave Maria Meditations As we enter into this "holiday" season and the Holy Season of Advent, here is something to keep in mind... Only One Thing Necessary: Personal Sanctity One thing is needful:…

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November 27, 2011

First Sunday of Advent: On the Twofold Coming of Christ

Ave Maria Meditations We do not preach only one coming of Christ, but a second as well much more glorious than the first. The first coming was marked by patience; the second…

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