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 we wish to learn from Scripture. Let us consider Judas…
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, venerating and weeping over the places where He had fallen,…
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 to its end, then it was made known to Him…
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 the Holy Way (or Stations) of the Cross is the…
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’ descent into Limbo, relates the following concerning how we must…
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".
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 – First InstallmentLent with Niggle – Second…
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 – First InstallmentLent with Niggle – Second InstallmentLent with Niggle…
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 Sancte SpiritusReple tuorum corda fideliumEt tui amorisIn eis ignem accende.…
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 – First InstallmentLent with Niggle – Second InstallmentLent with Niggle –…
