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Discover the treasures of Carmelite spirituality with The Little Flower Prayerbook. This article offers an abridged version of the Novena of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Get your copy for more devotions!

Novena Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel

The Little Flower Prayerbook is a Carmelite manual of priceless devotions, meditations, novenas, and more. This article lays out an abridged version of the Novena of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, whose feast is today! For the longer novena and many more devotions, pick up your copy of The Little Flower Prayerbook.

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Explore the mystical conversations between St. Gertrude the Great and the Lord. Discover spiritual truths and practices that continue to inspire the faithful today through selfless prayer.

Selfless Prayer

The Life and Revelations of St. Gertrude the Great records a lifetime of mystical conversation between St. Gertrude and the Lord. Through the course of her life, God revealed many spiritual truths and practices to St. Gertrude that still guide the faithful today. This excerpt compiles several revelations about selfless prayer.

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Delve into the fascinating story of St. John Henry Newman, from his Anglican roots to his profound love for the Blessed Mother. Learn about his path to Catholicism.

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help

St. John Henry Newman is most well-known for his conversion from Anglicanism to the Catholic Church. Surprisingly, Newman held a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother even as a Protestant, and it was ultimately this Marian love that drew him home to the Church. 

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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

In this excerpt from The Sermons of St. Francis de Sales: On Prayer, the saint treats the subject of prayer. De Sales discusses the four operations that pertain to our understanding and the goal of prayer.

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Sanctifying Grace – Divine Blood

In previous articles (here and here), it was stated that because of its immateriality and supernaturality, the Church’s theologians utilize various analogies to explain Sanctifying

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Delve into Saint Alphonsus Liguori's wisdom on using everyday events to glorify God and connect the soul with His divine plan. Learn about God's will to bestow blessings and spiritual purification upon us.

How To Converse With God

In this booklet, Saint Alphonsus Liguori teaches the reader to use the small events of everyday life to praise God and unite the soul to His Will. This excerpt encourages readers and describes God’s desire to bless us and purify our souls.

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Cultivating Humility Towards Others

Humility is regarded among the saints as the Queen of Virtues, who is essential for salvation and leads us to all other virtues. Humility of Heart beautifully introduces this virtue to readers and offers consoling instruction on living with humility. This excerpt focuses on cultivating humility towards our superiors, equals, and inferiors.

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Discover the importance of humility as the Queen of Virtues on Humility of Heart. Learn how to cultivate humility towards superiors, equals, and inferiors for spiritual growth.

The Heart Of Jesus In The Blessed Sacrament

As Catholics, we believe that Our Lord is fully present in the Eucharist. But how few of us take the time to spend time with Him in the Sacrament of His Love? Taken from Visits to the Blessed Sacrament, Saint Alphonsus Liguori discusses how much Jesus Christ longs for our visit and the example of saints who devoted their lives to adoring the Blessed Sacrament.

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Explore the profound significance of Marian piety in the Catholic Faith. Discover the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in answering the prayers of her faithful followers.

Five Powerful Marian Prayers

Marian piety has played an integral role in the Catholic Faith since its beginnings. The Blessed Virgin Mary is our most powerful heavenly intercessor and lovingly answers the prayers of her faithful sons and daughters.

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Participating In The Divine Nature

In a previous article, it was stated that because of its immateriality and supernaturality, the Church’s theologians utilize various analogies to explain Sanctifying Grace, the foundation of the spiritual life.  The article then went on to explain one of these analogies, namely that of Sanctifying Grace being the supernatural soul of the soul.  But this is not the only analogy worth investigating.

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Christ Establishes Confession

The Secret of Confession seeks to teach and console the reader of the graces, tradition, and efficacy of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. In the following excerpt, Fr. Paul O’Sullivan traces the sacrament through Church history all the way to its institution by Christ.

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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

There is no devotion more sweet than the Sacred Heart of Jesus, for the object of this devotion is Love itself. This holy devotion was instituted by Our Lord Himself as a means of reparation and atonement for man’s incalculable sins. Meditation upon the image of the Sacred Heart is effective in stirring to fervor the love of lukewarm souls.

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Uncover the inspiring journey of Sister Mary of Saint Peter and her dedication to the Golden Arrow prayer, revealed by Christ. Learn about her reparation for sins against God and devotion to the Holy Face.

Prayer Of The Golden Arrow

The Golden Arrow narrates the life and work of Sister Mary of Saint Peter, centering around her reparation for sins against God and the devotion to the Holy Face, revealed to her by Christ Himself. The following excerpt follows Christ’s revelation of the Golden Arrow prayer to Sister Mary.

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Delve into the captivating world of the Virgin Mary with "Crown of the Virgin." TAN presents the first English edition of this remarkable work by St. Ildephonsus of Toledo. Experience the splendor, sanctity, and beauty of the Blessed Mother as she is adorned with a crown embellished with jewels, stars, and flowers, each representing her immaculate nature.

May Crowning

Published by TAN for the first time in English, Crown of the Virgin is a gorgeous reflection on the splendor, sanctity, and beauty of the Virgin Mary. St. Ildephonsus of Toledo lovingly weaves prayer, poetry, and imagery as he fashions a crown for the Blessed Mother, decorated with jewels, stars, and flowers, each reflecting a facet of her immaculacy. 

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Delve Into The Rich History Of Devotion To The Blessed Virgin Mary In The Catholic Church. Understand The Importance Of Mary In The Lives Of Believers Globally.

Who Is Mary?

No woman is more venerated throughout the world than the Blessed Virgin Mary. For over two thousand years, the Catholic Church has spread devotion to the Mother of God. This excerpt, taken from Compendium of Marian Devotion explains who Mary is and the importance she should have in our own lives.

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Delve into the extraordinary visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, as she unveils the intricate details of Christ's Passion and Death in "The Dolorous Passion." Experience the profound devotion of Veronica and witness the miracle of Christ's Holy Face on her veil.

The Veil Of Veronica

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich was blessed with countless visions of the lives of Christ and His Blessed Mother. In The Dolorous Passion, she describes her visions of Christ’s Passion and Death in striking detail, inspiring sorrow and devotion in every reader. The following vision details the devotion of Veronica and the miracle of Christ’s Holy Face on her veil. 

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Advice for Fruitful Meditation on the Passion

Enhance your spiritual journey by reflecting on five key points and embracing six principal affections for a profound meditation on the sufferings of Christ, as outlined in “The School of Jesus Crucified” by Fr. Ignatius of the Side of Jesus.

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Uniting Our Sorrows to Christ

Journey through centuries of Church history and delve into the profound spiritual wisdom of the Church Fathers with A Year with the Church Fathers, expertly curated by Mike Aquilina.

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