Bee Bee the Chihuahua
All Saints Day–St. Bernard
From a sermon by Saint Bernard, abbot Let us make haste to our brethren who are awaiting us. Why should our praise and glorification, or even the celebration of this feast day mean anything to the saints? What do they care about earthly honors when their heavenly Father honors them by fulfilling the faithful promise … Continue reading
To Greater Heights
Lift me to Your shoulder; Carry me, henceforth. I can see all things in a new way, From my throne above the world. Your Shepherd’s crook in view, A sign of assurance, Calming the sea, defeating the flesh, Vanquishing the Foe. Perched in Paradise, I ride above the storm. Battles won by stillness, Flames quenched … Continue reading
Passion-Deed
Lord, my tears are plentiful, As I behold Thee in Thy rest. Kneeling in poverty of spirit, I am thrice blessed. Your forever Union With our Heavenly Father Embraces me as the child, That I am want to be, Obedient, merciful and mild. The Holy Spirit of God Rests upon me, Gifting me in sorrow … Continue reading
Prayer of St. Bonaventure after Holy Mass
Prayer of St. Bonaventure after Holy Mass PIERCE, O most Sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, with true, serene, and most holy apostolic charity, that my soul may ever languish and melt with love and longing for Thee, that it may yearn for Thee and … Continue reading
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary after Holy Mass
O Maria Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary after Holy Mass O MARY, most holy Virgin and Mother, behold, I have received thy most beloved Son, Jesus Christ, whom thou concievedst in thy spotless womb, bore, nursed, and held with thy sweet embraces. Behold Him at whose sight thou willst rejoice and be filled with … Continue reading