Meditations

In most years, the week immediately following the end of Lent, or Holy Week, is filled with outright celebration and joy. It is easy to climb out of the depths of sacrificial living and up the mountain of celebration. And that is what we are called to do during Easter Week. Each day is equal…

excerpt from the Lighting of the New Fire V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O God, Who hast bestowed on the faithful the fire of Thy brightness by Thy Son, Who is the Cornerstone, hallow this new fire produced from a flint that it may be profitable…

Prayer Before the Crucifix Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul, I pray and beseech Thee that Thou wouldst impress upon my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity, with true contrition for my sins and…