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Meditation and mental prayer—Pope St Pius X explains their importance
The hammer of the modernists, Pope St Pius X, explains why meditation and mental prayer are essential.
How the Spiritual Exercises prepared men for martyrdom before the Spanish Civil War
Fr Francisco Vallet promoted a five-day form of St Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises amongst Catalan men—thousands of whom later shed their blood for…
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St Thérèse of Lisieux's 'Little Way'—nature, advantages and necessity
The 'Little Way' of St Thérèse of Lisieux is one of the most popular ideas in modern spirituality—but what should it drive us towards in practice?
+Viganò: 'In this sign, conquer' (Exaltation of the Holy Cross)
Return to the cross today: Archbishop Viganò explains the Holy Cross’s history and significance, tracing its roots from Adam and the Temple to…
St Thérèse of Lisieux and what 'intellectuals' need to learn from her
St Thérèse's 'Little Way' is not sentimental or childish, but profound and challenging – particularly importance for 'intellectuals,' according to…
St Thérèse of Lisieux’s ‘Little Way’ – Dom Eugene Boylan explains
Sometimes presented as childish and sentimental, 'The Little Way' of St Thérèse of Lisieux ('The Little Flower') is profound, hard – and it is for all…
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Christ the King, the antidote society needs
Christ is King, and the enthronement of the Sacred Heart promoted by Fr. Mateo Crawley-Boevey, is the anti-liberal and anti-modernist solution for our…
Why can mental prayer be so difficult? Review of Boylan’s 'Difficulties in Mental Prayer'
“Let him proceed to pray to Our Lord in his own words as soon as he can and as often as he can.”
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M. J. McCusker
The Japanese "Hidden Christians" and the persecution of the Church
Traditional Catholic bravado about persecution, and references to tragic examples like the Japanese "Hidden Christians" (Kakure Kirishitan) are…
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S.D. Wright
Nine months of grace: the Sacred Heart's preparation complete
During His nine months in Mary's womb, Christ's Sacred Heart prepared for His mission, filling the world with grace, humility, and divine love, readying…
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
Our Lady's womb: Sanctuary of divine expectation and compassion
As his Nativity approached, Christ embraced Man's yearning for redemption, understanding both the depths of human suffering and degradation, and the…
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Fr Henry James Coleridge SJ
Loving Jesus Above All Things – The Imitation of Christ
“If Jesus be with you, no enemy can harm you.” The Imitation of Christ, the classic text by Thomas à Kempis, calls us to seek refuge in Christ's love…
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