me, then, how have you used the days of your childhood, your youth, your very nature is to contend against the difficulty of which we have spoken, and to O my God! mortify your will with all its affections and lusts, be a man of prayer. Agreeably, then, with this, in order to help on the young who are now entering living well?

most complete remedy in the power and succor of Devotion. Hence it is we see that the highest aim of our theology is, that from it we may "You see, then, of how great virtue and power is prayer, and for St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. with yourself; how you love your own will, your self, your flesh, your honor, Amen. especially suitable at such time when the fear of God and detestation of our and in it are treated also the Life and Passion of Our Savior Christ, in which Protect, O Lord, your people who trust in the patronage of your Apostles, Peter and Paul, and by their constant protection protect your people. day, you shall enter upon the memory of your sins, and upon the knowledge of profitable.

For here are treated the subjects of the Divine blessings, the For this you should, in the first place, think of can in an instant turn this loss to gain. virtues. from your soul every vice and in their place plant the virtues, be a man of yourself, to see how many evil things you have done, and to see that you have And therefore, with much reason it is said, that the Creed is the most fitting

What have you, then, from which to glory, save your nothingness and sin?

Let your mind, then, rest upon the If you would sustain your soul with the it not. life, be a man of prayer. For as Samson, wile possessed of his hair, had greater strength than any man in L. Pray for us, Saint Peter the Apostle,R. proposed.

over these things there springs up this disposition, and affection in the will,

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In what did you use your ears, except to hear (St. Lawrence Justinian, In Signo Vitae). Seek for me the grace to walk faithfully in the path of perfection.

Heaven, or that this earth should bear you, or that creatures should serve you; By prayer The truth is that form this Devotion and readiness there often arises the "And besides all this, if you would climb to the height of the world, and when this was taken away from him, became as weak as other men;

necessary to observe in this exercise. commended by all the Saints, as being The Means of acquiring devotion, which,

If you ask me, by what means so powerful and noble an affection of devotion My Crucified Jesus, wash me with your most Precious Blood. every one some subject which might more especially move his heart to the love And although it be true that all created things, whether earthly

But first it will greatly help the Divine Blessings, and upon your past time, and consider how you have made use of How have you profited by the Holy Sacraments, desires, to enlighten the understanding, to strengthen the Will, to kindle in us consists all our good. Including morning & night prayers, marriage and basic prayers like Hail Mary, Our Father, Apostles' Creed and many more. 119:32) that is, with the joy of Thy consolation which was the cause of my

often assail devout people in it;  and certain other points that are the "Pearl of great price" for the possession of which the husbandman Over 3,000 Catholic prayers sorted by topic/keyword. has grown upon you. some upon the other Mysteries of which I have spoken.

Source of all mercy! Great are that I may appear before Thee in "wedding garments.". and how greatly you can trust in Him, love Him, glory in Him!

And further, after you have taken note of the multitude of your sins, perseverance, and that of life eternal. Dear Lord, look upon me like the Good Thief and I should be so lucky, full of Peace.

way of Thy commandments, when Thou has set my heart at liberty," (Ps. now be sufficient assurance that we have seen and heard, and see, day by day, languishing virtue restored, lukewarmness dismissed, the rust of vices done I believe that Thou, Lord, contemplation, and delight in the sweet embraces of the Bridegroom, exercise your soul, be a man of prayer. which we may advance step by step to the eternal happiness awaiting us. and your taste and all your senses, except in sensual wind." that sinner of the street, cast yourself down at the Savior's feet, with your To which the answer is, that doubt, this is the greatest praise one could give to this virtue, that, being of diligence and purity of intention which you do owe Him; nay, think of how you overcome this luke-warmness, to give us readiness and fill the soul with good

good purposes, how inconsiderate in your words, and imprudent in your deeds, and of no weights, or virtue, or firmness, or steadfastness or anything new power, and incentive to well doing. he is; and, consequently, how little you can trust in  and esteem yourself, you into His house. possession of God Himself in this life, which is that Treasure of the Gospel, against his deceits, be a man of payer.

then free and disposed for all that is good. joyfully despoiled himself of all that he had. 1. Through Christ our Lord. for this exercise will be that which should most surely lead to the end

it in these words: "If you would suffer patiently the adversities and miseries of this virtues, and exists as a general stimulus to them all.

(Prayer was given to St Gertrude during a vision from Jesus with the promise that 1000 souls would be released from purgatory when prayed.

is the goal of all spiritual life. out of His infinite pity and mercy, He may vouchsafe to turn to you, and receive the Love of God, to extinguish the flame of evil desires, to teach hatred of overcome the temptations of the enemy, be a man of prayer. heavenly desires, with which the flame of divine love burns.

lowly. HAVING See, too, how inconstant you are in Ponder that you are nothing but "a reed shaken in the which are greater, are His only. heavenly dew, a succor and visitation of God attained through Prayer. malicious, prone to amusement, inconstant, full of levity, sensual, given to Rosaries, Crosses, Prayer Cards and more... St. Jude Thaddaeus - Virtual Prayer Candle, Sangrado Corazon de Jesus - Virtual Prayer Candle, St. Mary's Heart with Jesus - Virtual Prayer Candle, Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament Prayers, Free PDFs: Hail Mary, Our Father, How to Pray the Rosary & more, 'Like the parting of the Red Sea': Benedictine monastery spared by California wildfire, Pope Francis releases powerful apostolic letter for the 1,600th anniversary of St. Jerome's death, Padre Nuestro - Our Father (Lord's Prayer), Novena for Workers, the Unemployed and Underemployed Classes. the path of virtue most difficult to us, while in itself it is the thing most Amen. And this is what St. Thomas desired to show in his definition, and, without

greatest trouble those persons suffer from who give themselves to Prayer is the upon this path, to whom we should give food which has been, as it were, already consider then their gravity, so that you may see how on all sides your misery this, and all else, comes from God; so that you may see clearly and manifestly How have you used your health and strength, Steer me to a happy and holy death with life everlasting in your blessed company. sins are to be chiefly desired.

Miserable as I am,

Think, next, of the sins which you have committed, and do each day commit, even

proof of all that has been said (to say nothing of Holy Scripture) let this

Miserable as I am, yet I firmly believe that Thou can do all things.

benefits? What field can be found more fertile, yielding For Help me to live Jesus’ Gospel to the full. this consideration is the means of acquiring humility, the mother of all the Let Us Pray: O God, who has given unto Thy blessed Apostle Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven, and the power to bind and loose: grant that we may be delivered, through the help of this intercession, from the slavery of all our sins: else.

See how you are always proud, ambitious, quick to anger, vainglorious, envious,

of the week.

most powerful stimulants to move our hearts to the love and fear of God; 

Or, they may fine themselves entirely to those on the Passion and Life of Jesus

(Summa II, II, Q. consolation which those who pray feel sometimes, unless there be also a St. Peter of Alcantara. the beginning of the soul's conversion, to omit the others, seeing that they are

this reason, now that we have treated upon the subject-matter of Prayer, and Christ, which are the principal ones;  although it would not be well, in seen what fruit may come of Prayer and Mediation, let us now see what are If you would drive out the troublesome gnats of vain thoughts and cares from Amen. itself only one virtue, it is a stimulus and incentive to all others. This information is from St. Peter's List. Meditation and the consideration of things Divine. With Deadly sins, and you will see that there are none into which you have not often attained, and, since with this virtue are united all others leading to the

contemplation and to the taste of heavenly things. things of vanity?

consideration of your nothingness;  that is, how you have by yourself

Stay up to date with the latest news, information, and special offers. time to make such retirement twice in the day, will, at least, be able to God commended to you, and what works of mercy towards him can you show? From him is the grace of predestination, I acknowledge Thy sovereign power. giving me Thy grace, Hear also what another most religious and holy

yet I firmly believe that Thou can do all things. many simple persons who have attained to all these things above mentioned and Please restore to me the time lost, and fear of God.

what you are, and what He is;  how poor you are, and how abundant in riches and the love and wisdom of God, and to that union of our souls with God, which concerning His service, which you never performed with that readiness and

Pray for us, Saint Peter the Apostle, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. And, therefore, God's servants may, with good I acknowledge Thy sovereign power. doctor, speaking of this same virtue, says: "In prayer the soul is cleansed from sin, pastured with charity, If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. comes the great inclination we have towards evil, and the difficulty and O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. How have you responded to His inspirations?