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The Ascension by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815). 1775, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts Boston / Wikimedia Commons

Meditation on Jesus in Heaven

St. Ignatius of Loyola

The Flagellation of Our Lord Jesus Christ by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905), 1880, oil. Musee des Beaux-Arts de La Rochelle / Wikimedia Commons.

Vision of the Scourging at the Pillar

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich

Christ on the Cross, Léon Bonnat (1833-1922), c. 1874, oil on canvas. Petit Palais, Paris / Wikimedia Commons.

The Seven Last Words of Christ: Meditation on the Fourth Word

St. Bonaventure

The Flagellation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905), 1880, oil. Musée des Beaux-Arts de La Rochelle / Wikimedia Commons.

Jesus Chose to Suffer

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Palm Sunday Mass, Zdzisław Jasiński (1863-1932), 1891, oil on canvas. Wikimedia Commons.

Meditation Through the Five Senses

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Calvary, Josse Lieferinxe (d. 1508), between 1500 and 1505, oil on panel. Louvre Museum, Web Gallery of Art / Wikimedia Commons.

A Meditation on the Passion of Jesus

Venerable Louis of Granada

Evening Prayer, Anna Ancher (1859-1935), 1888, oil on canvas. Skagens Museum / Wikimedia Commons.

A Practice Necessary for All

Venerable Louis of Granada

Socrates Looking in a Mirrow, Bernard Vailiant (1632-1698) and Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652), 17th Century, Mezzotint. A. Hyatt Mayor Purchase Fund, Marjore Phelps Starr Bequest, 1982. Met Museum / Wikimedia Commons.

Standing Before A Mirror of the Soul

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Christ as Eucharistic Redeemer, Juan de Juanes (d. 1579) Wikimedia Commons.

Meditation on the Mystery of the Eucharist

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Sitting Monk, Reading, Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), 1865, oil on canvas. Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection / Wikimedia Commons

The Five Parts of Prayer

Venerable Louis of Granada

Saint Francis Preaching to the Animals, Johannes Siberechts (1627–c.1703), 1666, oil on canvas. Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp / Wikimedia Commons.

Man’s Ingratitude at Christmas

St. Alphonsus Liguori

The Visitation, Rovier van der Weyden (1399-1464), 1445, oil on panel. Museum der bildendedn Kunste, Leipzig / Wikimedia Commons.

Jesus a Prisoner in the Womb of Mary

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Nativity, Lactantius of Foligno. Wikimedia Commons

The Infant in Swaddling Clothes

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Adoration of the Shepherds, Giorgione (d. 1510), between 1505 and 1510, oil on panel. National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. Samuel H. Kress Collection / Wikimedia Commons.

Jesus Offered Himself from the Beginning

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Vanitas still life around a grave, Pieter Boel (d. 1674), 1663, oil on canvas. Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lile / Wikimedia Commons

The Last Misery of Man: Death

Venerable Louis of Granada

The Annunciation, Luca Giordano (1634–1705), 1672, oil on canvas. Metropolitan Museum of Art / Wikimedia Commons.

A Saint’s Exercise on the Incarnation

St. Ignatius of Loyola

The Tears of Saint Peter, Jusepe de Ribera (1591–1652), 1613, oil on canvas. Metropolitan Museum of Art / Wikimedia Commons

Meditation on Sin and Self-Knowledge

St. Peter of Alcantara

Prayer Before the Meal, Jan Steen (1625/1626–1679), 1660 oil on panel. Private Collection / Wikimedia Commons

Begin Your Day in Prayer

TAN Books Editors

Leopold Kupelwieser, The Heart of Mary, 19th Century (Wikimedia Commons)

The Heart of Mary

St. John Henry Cardinal Newman

Andrei Rublev, Trinity Icon, 1427, Tretyakov Gallery (Wikimedia Commons)

Meditating on the Trinity with Saint Ignatius

Dr. Sean M. Salai, D.Min

Albrecht Dürer, Adoration of the Trinity, 1511 (Wikimedia Commons)

Unity with the Divine Will

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Orazio Gentileschi, Carrying the Cross, 1605 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Fruits and Merits of Devotion to Jesus’s Passion

The Benedictine Convent Of Clyde, Missouri

Explore St. Alphonsus' profound insights on the Holy Eucharist, featuring biblical discourse and prayers to enhance your devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.

The Despised Heart Of Jesus

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Stained glass window of the Immaculate Heart of Virgin Mary, choir of Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain (Wikimedia Commons)

Meditation On Mary Immaculate

St. Padre Pio

St. Therese in the Convent, 1890 (Wikimedia Commons, Carmelinte Archives)

The Little Way

Thomas J. Craughwell

Bernardo Strozzi, Saint Francis in Prayer, 1630 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Fruit Of Prayer And Meditation

St. Peter of Alcantara

Explore Thomas à Kempis' profound insights in "Meditations on Death." This work illuminates the path to sanctity by contemplating eternity and the afterlife.

Meditation On Heaven And Hell

Thomas à Kempis

Delve into St. Ildephonsus's timeless meditation on the beauty and sanctity of Mary, beautifully comparing her to the sun's radiant light in this lyrical work.

Our Lady, Radiant As The Sun

St. Ildephonsus of Toledo

Francesco Trevisani, The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1740 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Mental Sufferings Of Christ

St. John Henry Cardinal Newman

Sebastiano Conca, Holy Trinity, fresco in the church San Francesco Saverio (Shutterstock)

A Visit to the Blessed Sacrament

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Immerse yourself in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, a guide to spiritual growth through self-examination, meditation, prayer, and discipline. Engage in a profound meditation on the powerful story of the Prodigal Son.

Lessons From The Prodigal Son

St. Ignatius of Loyola

Explore the teachings of St. Francis de Sales on prayer. Learn about the four operations of prayer and its significance in spiritual growth.

The Goal Of Prayer

St. Francis de Sales

The Sufferings Of Our Savior On The Cross

The Benedictine Convent Of Clyde, Missouri

Meditation On The Angels

St. Aloysius Gonzaga

Virtuous Friendship

St. Teresa of Avila

Uncover the profound impact of the Holy Face devotion. Witness miracles and embrace repentance as you meditate on the sorrowful face of Our Lord.

Power Of The Holy Face Over Sinners

The Benedictine Convent Of Clyde, Missouri

Uncover the beauty of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion rooted in divine love and atonement for sins. Meditate on this sacred image to kindle fervent love in lukewarm souls.

True Devotion And The Image Of The Sacred Heart

TAN Books Editors

Meditation on the Visitation of Mary

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Delve Into The Insightful WordExplore The Profound Meditations Of Saint Alphonsus Liguori On Jesus Christ Crucified. Find Inspiration In Excerpts From The Road To Calvary And Discover The Savior's Merits.s Of Saint John Chrysostom About The Cross - A Symbol Of Hope For Christians, A Source Of Comfort For The Less Fortunate, And A Powerful Force Against Evil. Explore Its Significance On Our Website.

Jesus Crucified Is Our Only Hope

St. Alphonsus Liguori

jesus, cross, carrying cross

The Graces from the Passion

St. Alphonsus Liguori

resurrection, jesus

The Hope of Salvation

St. Alphonsus Liguori

heaven

The Happiness of Heaven

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Easter. Resurrection, Jesus

Meditation for Easter Monday

St. Alphonsus Liguori

Meditation on the Scourging at the Pillar

Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, Passionist

Advice for Fruitful Meditation on the Passion

Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus, Passionist

Uniting Our Sorrows to Christ

Mike Aquilina

The Necessity Of Meditation

Fr. Michael Mueller

Preparation For The Eucharist

Fr. Michael Mueller

Preparation for Successful Meditation

Fr. Peter Rohrbach

Explore the demand for spirituality in a secularized world and the role of Christ in fulfilling this need. Discover the depths of the relationship with Christ and its transformative power.

Meditation: A Door for Divine Grace

Rev. Francis Spirago