via Catholic Tradition On one occasion when St. Gertrude could not sleep, she learned this prayer from Christ Himself. By Thine Own eternal and unruffled repose in the bosom of God the Father, by Thy most peaceful rest in the womb of the Blessed Virgin, by the most ecstatic rapture with which Thou didst ever … Continue reading
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Meditation on Creation and Choice
Adam, the one man, In his being and becoming, Created, a creature among creatures, Progenitor of our race, Chosen and destined to be For the Son, By the Son, In the Son, Of the Son. Grace, all grace, Count it all grace. The work of Salvation, Raising the dust of the earth, To the stuff … Continue reading
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine
From a commentary on the psalms by Saint Augustine, bishop The passion of the whole body of Christ Lord, I have cried to you, hear me. This is a prayer we can all say. This is not my prayer, but that of the whole Christ. Rather, it is said in the name of his body. … Continue reading
Onesimus
Lord make this useless beggar useful. Like the returning Prodigal Nothing recommends me, And everyone but You Condemns me, For my rags declare my misery. You see me But You do not turn away. You rush to my side, And embrace the little one Who wanders from Your side. I am to You The lost … Continue reading
God Knows Me
“Some Definative Service” by John Henry Cardinal Newman God knows me and calls me by my name.… God has created me to do Him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission—I never may know it in this life, but I shall … Continue reading
