In order to learn from other people’s experiences, it helps to analyze the different opportunities that present themselves, and how they are taken or missed. This principle holds true if […]
Mary’s Heart
In the context of her Passion narrative, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich describes how Mary, Mother of God, was following her Son during His bitter Suffering every step of the way, […]
The Agony in the Garden: What Jesus endured
During the Agony in the Garden, Our Lord Jesus endured three sets of sorrows, so to speak: First he was shown all the sins of the world, from its beginning […]
The Oldest Devotion
Quid ultra debui tibi facere, et non feci? What is there that I ought to do more for thee, that I have not done?Isa 5:4 We can safely say that […]
Lent is Coming: Penance Suggestions
Lent is coming. Are you still looking for penance suggestions? I have a few to offer. Lent is your 40-day window of opportunity! Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich, when recounting Jesus’ […]
St. Mary Magdalene, Model of Penitents
The quintessential biblical penitent is Mary of Magdalum, sister of Lazarus and Martha, of whom Jesus says: “Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much”.
Lent with Niggle – Last Installment
Welcome again to Lent with Niggle. This is the sixth and last installment. Did you miss the first, second, third, fourth or fifth installment? No problem, here are the links: […]
Lent with Niggle – Fifth Installment
Welcome again to Lent with Niggle. This is the fifth installment. Did you miss the first, second, third or fourth installment? No problem, here are the links: Lent with Niggle […]
April: Month of the Holy Sacrament and the Holy Spirit
O Sanctum Sacramentum, Corpus et Sanguis, Anima et Divinitas, adoramus Te. Offerimus praeclarae majestati Tuae de Tuis donis ac datisHostiam puram,Hostiam sanctam,Hostiam immaculatam,Panem sanctum vitae aeternaeet Calicem salutis perpetua. AlleluiaVeni […]
Lent with Niggle – Fourth Installment
Welcome again to Lent with Niggle. This is the fourth installment. Did you miss the first, second, or third installment? No problem, here are the links: Lent with Niggle – […]