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Saint Therese of Lisieux is known as a saint, mystic, and Doctor of the Church and is one of the most venerated saints of the Church. Her simple yet remarkably profound Little Way is a wonderful devotion for all Christians.Now, take the wisdom and holiness of Saint Therese wherever you go. In 30 Days with Saint Therese of Lisieux, Thomas J. Craughwell packs the wisdom of Saint Therese and the scriptures into a 30-day devotional.Supplemented by meditations and prayers for each day, 30 Days with Saint Therese of Lisieux is the perfect way to begin following her Little Way.

30 Days with Saint Thérèse

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“For the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.”How should we read and interpret Sacred Scripture? How can we discern truth from error, and wisdom from vain speculation? In On Christian Doctrine, Saint Augustine offers a masterful guide to understanding the Word of God, revealing how the graces of faith, hope, and love are absolute necessities for the discovery and right interpretation of Scripture.With clarity and insight, Augustine lays out the essential principles, covering language, signs, figurative expressions, and the proper relationship between faith and reason. He warns against errors that come from reading Scripture too literally or too loosely and teaches that all interpretation must ultimately lead to love—of God and neighbor.More than a theological treatise, On Christian Doctrine is a call to wisdom. It challenges the reader to seek not just knowledge, but true understanding, directing the soul toward God’s eternal truth.

On Christian Doctrine

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of Book 5 and then comments on Mary's knowledge, especially of the sacraments, and of eternal realities. &nbsp;

Day 189: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 74-83

Devotion to the Sacred Heart is a powerful little booklet filled with many of the treasures to be found in the veneration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Besides containing an explanation of the symbolism found within the Image of the Sacred Heart, it also includes explanations of the 9 First Fridays devotion, known as the Great Promise, and the miraculous cure of St. Gemma Galgani, as well as many profound exhortations to offer reparation to the Sacred Heart.Our Lord instituted this authoritative and moving devotion Himself, saying, "I set neither limit nor measure to My gifts of grace for those who seek them in My heart."In our age of religious indifference, when fervor and charity have grown cold, Jesus exhibits to the world His Sacred Heart as the symbol of God's infinite love showing His Divine Heart as a furnace whose burning rays of love are able to reanimate faith and rekindle love in hearts grown cold and ungrateful.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart

Those who follow the saints, said Pope Clement I, "will themselves become saints." Their words and deeds provide a treasury of time-tested wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration for the pursuit of holiness.Best-selling Catholic author Paul Thigpen opens up that treasury in A Year with the Saints: Daily Meditations with the Holy Ones of God. These 365 reflections draw from the writings and lives of holy men and women across two thousand years. Their spiritual and practical insights for Christian living are as fresh and relevant today as they were when they were first written.When you pray to the saints, you speak to them. Read A Year with the Saints , and let them speak to you.Deluxe Leatherette with two-tone sewn binding, ribbon marker and gold edges.

A Year with the Saints

Fr. Edward Looney reads from Book 2 of volume 1, chapter 1, and then offers a reflection on the Presentation of Mary in the Temple and Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant.

Year 2, Day 48: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 413-421

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on Mary remembering what God had done for her, her memories of the Jesus and why we should be grateful for her.&nbsp;

Day 353: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 680-687

01 Opening Credits

02 Editor's Note

03 Preparation for Consecration to Jesus through Mary

04 First Period - Renunciation of the World - Daily Prayers

05 Renunciation of the World - Day 1

06 Renunciation of the World - Day 2

07 Renunciation of the World - Day 3

08 Renunciation of the World - Day 4

09 Renunciation of the World - Day 5

10 Renunciation of the World - Day 6

11 Renunciation of the World - Day 7

12 Renunciation of the World - Day 8

13 Renunciation of the World - Day 9

14 Renunciation of the World - Day 10

15 Renunciation of the World - Day 11

16 Renunciation of the World - Day 12

17 Second Period - First Week - Knowledge of Self - Daily Prayers

18 Knowledge of Self - Day 1

19 Knowledge of Self - Day 2

20 Knowledge of Self - Day 3

21 Knowledge of Self - Day 4

22 Knowledge of Self - Day 5

23 Knowledge of Self - Day 6

24 Knowledge of Self - Day 7

25 Second Week - Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Daily Prayers

26 Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Day 1

27 Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Day 2

28 Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Day 3

29 Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Day 4

30 Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Day 5

31 Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Day 6

32 Knowledge of the Blessed Virgin - Day 7

33 Third Week - Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Daily Prayers

34 Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Day 1

35 Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Day 2

36 Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Day 3

37 Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Day 4

38 Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Day 5

39 Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Day 6

40 Knowledge of Jesus Christ - Day 7

41 The Consecration - The Day of Consecration

42 The Holy Rosary 01

43 The Holy Rosary 02

44 Ending Credits

Do you want to get closer to Jesus? To align your thoughts, will, and actions with Him?&#160; There is no better way to Christ than through His Mother. That’s why St. Louis de Montfort’s Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary is the time-honored, saint-tested way to grow to closer to Our Lord. This is the traditional method devised by St. Louis de Montfort himself. And now, we’ve made it available in a single deluxe vinyl volume, perfect for preparation for the Total Consecration and for yearly renewal.&#160; Inside you will…<ul><li>Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to consecrate yourself to Jesus through Mary</li><li>Begin to realize the profound joy and peace that comes with giving your will over to Jesus through His Mother</li><li>Discover the deep connection between Mary and Her Son and how that bond can improve our own spiritual life and intercessory prayer</li><li>Have access to all the tools, prayers, and Scripture needed to consecrate your household to Jesus through Mary</li></ul>Beautiful and durable, you’ll come back the wisdom of St. Louis de Montfort again and again as you live out your consecration. This classic and revered devotional is an essential for every Catholic home.

Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary

Opening Credits

Dedication

Benedict and His Rule

Biographical Note

Author's Note

Ending Credits

Uncover the life and remarkable legacy of one of history&rsquo;s most well-known and loved saints. Benedict &amp; the Rule is a gorgeously illustrated look at Saint Benedict&rsquo;s miracles and impact, and at his famous &ldquo;little rule for beginners&rdquo; (known today as the Rule of Saint Benedict), adhered to by monasteries and convents throughout the world and surprisingly impactful for children and families today.
What if you could have your own little Rule of Life, inspired by Saint Benedict?
This book will guide young readers in that beautiful spiritual exercise, inspiring children and adults alike to adopt St. Benedict as a spiritual father unlike any other.
Benedict &amp; the Rule will especially be enjoyed by children ages 3 to 6.

Benedict and the Rule

In Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death, St. Francis de Sales, the beloved Doctor of the Church, teaches how to grow closer to God through suffering well the most bitter trials.The bed of sickness is an altar of sacrifice, writes the saint in this treasure of spirituality. He explains what prayers are suitable for the sick, how to persevere in patience, and even how to overcome an excessive fear of death. Most importantly, St. Francis de Sales teaches about abandonment to God's will in both life and death, drawing from his memories of the deaths of his own mother and sister.Readers of Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death will experience firsthand why St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) is known to history as the Gentle Saint. St. Francis was Bishop of Geneva and a tireless preacher, who yet made time to correspond with numerous souls who wrote him for his insight and guidance. His Consoling Thoughts are compiled from these letters as well as from his other spiritual works.

Consoling Thoughts on Sickness and Death

In St. Anselm of Canterbury's foundational theological work, Why God Became Man (Cur Deus Homo), delve into a profound and meticulously reasoned exploration of the Incarnation and Atonement. Written in the 11th century as a dialogue, Anselm addresses the fundamental question of why God, being omnipotent, chose to redeem humanity through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, rather than by a simple act of divine will. He masterfully articulates the satisfaction theory of atonement, arguing that humanity's sin incurred an infinite debt to God's honor, a debt only an infinite being—God Himself—could repay. This seminal text continues to be a cornerstone of Christian theology, offering timeless insights into the nature of God, sin, justice, and salvation. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the theological underpinnings of Christianity.

Why God Became Man

The enemy is no longer hidden in the dark but instead operates in broad daylight. Its attacks on Americans are clear and intensifying: cancel culture, wokeness, public shaming, urban violence, “whiteness,” and critical race theory. The enemy also seeks to undermine the sacredness of human life, failing to provide basic protection for the lives of the unborn.This enemy is called the Desecrators. The Desecrators tear down not only monuments but human nature, the biblical-natural conception of marriage, the family, parental rights, fact-based education, traditional moral values, and the Church. The Desecrators are taking over the media, publishing, educational institutions, corporate boards, labor unions, amateur and professional sports, foundations, and professional associations ranging from the American Medical Association to the Chamber of Commerce. They leave nothing untouched.In this powerfully provocative book, Matt Schlapp and Deal W. Hudson provide firsthand accounts of the Desecrators’ actions and intentions, including their remarkably angry and uncharitable treatment of President Donald Trump, which Hudson and Schlapp uniquely observed. The authors also describe how Catholics have been stifled for years because many bishops have failed to confront pro-abortion Catholic politicians. But fortunately, there is hope. As Hudson and Schlapp lay bare the Desecrators’ path of destruction, they also lay out a plan for the faithful to turn things around.Here is a book that will embolden all people of faith and good will to make their voices heard once again in the public square and political realm by countering the enemy with reason, faith, and hope. Here is a vision to build up rather than tear down.

The Desecrators

01 - Opening Credits

02 - Opening Quotations

03 - Who Is the Holy Spirit

04 - Magnificent Works of the Holy Spirit

05 - The Operations of the Holy Spirit in the Soul

06 - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

07 - The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

08 - The Greatest Gift of the Holy Spirit

09 - The Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit

10 - Devotion to the Holy Spirit

11 - Prayers - Thanksgiving for Baptismal Graces

12 - Prayers - Prayer to the Holy Spirit

13 - Prayers - Hymn to the Holy Spirit

14 - Prayers - Litany of the Holy Spirit

15 - Prayers - Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit

16 - Prayers - Prayer for Unity

17 - Prayers - Prayer for the Afflicted

18 - Prayers - To Obtain the Grace of the Holy Spirit

19 - Prayers - Act of Contrition

20 - Prayers - Prayer of St. Gertrude

21 - Prayers - Aspirations to the Holy Spirit

22 - Prayers - Come, Holy Spirit

23 - Prayers - Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

24 - Prayers - Prayer to the Holy Spirit

25 - Prayers - Prayer in Honor of the Holy Spirit

26 - Prayers - Prayer to the Holy Spirit in Favor of the Church

27 - Prayers - Sighing for the Holy Spirit

28 - Prayers - Prayer to Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit

29 - Prayers - Prayer for Sinners

30 - Prayers - O Holy Spirit

31 - Prayers - Come, Holy Spirit

32 - About TAN Books

33 - About the Narrator

34 - Closing Credits

Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of Thy Faithful; enkindle in them the fire of Thy Charity!The Holy Spirit is God; He is Our Lord, the Advocate sent by the Father through the petition of the Son to teach us all things in truth and keep us steadfast in the Lord Christ. But so many of us neglect devotion to Him; rather, we should put forth all our efforts to gain an understanding of His Breath and be able to pray and act according to His Will, for He is one of the Trinity, and God Himself.Devotion to the Holy Spirit explains the classic seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to obtain them: Piety, Fear of the Lord, Courage, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel, and Wisdom. Learn how the Holy Ghost works in our souls and what the soul becomes like with His indwelling—and also what becomes of it without Him.Also included are traditional and pious devotions to the Holy Spirit to edify your prayer life and help you cultivate intimacy with this most mysterious Person of the Trinity. True devotion to the Holy Ghost is the key to receiving Him profoundly into our hearts and to receiving the treasures of sanctity that He wants to pour out upon us.O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, everywhere present and filling all things, Treasury of goodness and Creator of Life, come and dwell within us; cleanse us of impurity and save our souls, O Good One!

Devotion to the Holy Spirit

Fr. Edward reads chapter three of book 5 and then reflects on the visits to the temple and how Jesus is the New Temple, a reflection on an individual from the Old Testament, and the significance of Mary hearing the Father's voice.

Day 184: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 26-34

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 6 and then comments on why the Jews released one prisoner each year. &nbsp;

Day 251: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 611-617

Fr. Edward reads from chapter 8 of book 5 and reflects on Mary and the Beatitudes.

Year 3, Day 190: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 84-95

Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter ten and then offers a reflection on generosity toward others and just acts toward God.

Year 2, Day 65: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 563-570

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 9 of book 5 and then comments on the Catholic Church being the one true faith that leads us to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Day 191: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 96-105

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 7 and then comments on the significance of a grave.

Year 2, Day 279: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 10-17

;To live life without faith, without a patrimony to defend, without a struggle for truth, that is not living, but existing.; —Pier Giorgio Frassati Enter the heart of a passionate young man who in his brief life reached the heights of adventure, friendship, and sanctity. Born to a wealthy family in Turin at the dawn of the 20th century, Pier Giorgio Frassati was good-looking, popular and athletic. He spent much of his youth climbing the rugged Italian Alps, disappearing into the clouds for days at a time. He was quick with a joke or a prank and enjoyed a good time. It seemed he was blessed with everything a young man could ask for. But he hungered for more. Despite coming from a family of such prestige, Pier Giorgio spent most days in the slums of Turin, visiting the poor and serving the sick. His love for Christ burned within him and brushed off on everyone he came into contact with—from lepers and orphans to college friends and political diplomats. He shared his Faith with kindness and charity, and defended it passionately against the evils of Fascism, even coming to blows with Mussolinis thugs on numerous occasions. Pier Giorgio touched the lives of thousands, yet his high-society parents remained unmoved by the life he led as they frowned upon his religious practices and charitable work. Reaching them would be his last challenge, his final mountain to climb. To the Heights is an unforgettable novel about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Dig deeper than the biographical facts and discover the heart of a charismatic young man whose soul blazes brightly and uniquely among the host of heaven.

To the Heights

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 3 and then comments on it, including about the Mary&#39;s love for birds.

Year 2, Day 111: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 180-189

It can often be difficult for our children to understand what is happening in the Mass. With My See and Pray Missal, you will have the perfect tool to help your kids participate and learn from the greatest work of the Church, the Mass, through a book that is designed to teach children in the way they best learn: by their senses.Written in 1961 by Sr. Mary Joan Therese for young souls, this booklet is a concise and engaging approach to the traditional Latin Mass. Inside the pages, the most important parts of the Mass are highlighted and age-appropriate ways to pray the Mass are given to your child throughout. The goal of the book is for your child to SEE the actions that take place during the Mass, and to begin to understand and PRAY what he or she sees. It contains attractive but simple illustrations, as well as many other resources:A prayer before Mass to the Blessed MotherDescriptions of different objects used during the MassInformation about the Eucharistic miracle and the Real Prescence Sections for writing intentions, favorite prayers, and journaling The combination of clearly laid-out Catholic doctrine and age-appropriate lessons and prayers will make this booklet a favorite of your child and you! With this booklet stowed in your purse, pocket, or little ones hand, your child will be entertained while also learning important habits of prayer. My See and Pray Missal helps fulfill Our Lords words: ;Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.; (Matt 19:14). With this book, a child will easily be able to follow the Mass with both mind and heart. At an age when distraction is so common, children will be provided with a book that helps them open the door wide for Our Lord and His grace.

My See and Pray Missal

;Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light.; —Ephesians 5:14 The long-simmering crisis that grips our culture has exploded in recent years, leaving us divided and intransigent. Discourse seems futile when we are no longer a people with shared principles or even a shared understanding of reality. What seems obvious to one person is patently absurd to the next. This collapse of meaning is not accidental. It has been plotted and documented for decades, and now presents in its current form as Woke ideology. Awake, Not Woke unmasks this ideology by examining its history, major players, premises, and tactics, showing us that ;Wokeness; at its core is an ideology of rupture. Indeed, it is an ideology with fundamentalist and even cult-like characteristics that is on a collision course with Christianity. With a wit and clarity that both exposes the absurd and mourns the brokenness of our culture, Noelle Mering provides answers to such questions as: Why does tolerance seem to only go in one direction? How does the ideology create enemies, eroding friendship across the sexes and races? Why is violence the natural end of Woke ideology? Why are the Woke considered blameless? Why have politics become all-absorbing? Why is the corruption of children a logical outgrowth of Woke principles? How is the movement fundamentally a rejection of the Logos? This is a spiritual battle, and it is not accidental. The architects of revolution have long known that the transformation of the West had to come by way of destabilizing the social, familial, and religious pieties of a citizenry. But there is a road to restoration, and it begins with identifying and understanding the operating principles of the Woke movement. While the revolution is a counterfeit religion resulting in alienation and division, the One True Faith brings restoration. It is this restoration -- of the person, the family, and the Faith -- for which we all hunger and is the most fitting avenue toward a more harmonious and whole society. Watch the latest video at foxbusiness.com

Awake, Not Woke

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 24 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's prayer for the conversion of Longinus. &nbsp;

Day 266: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 725-732

Most Protestants never think twice about using the Bible to attack the Catholic Church. But do they know where the Bible comes from? In Where We Got the Bible, Fr. Henry Graham explains in intimate detail the canons of the Old and New Testaments and how the Catholic Church assembled them through infallible pronouncements, councils, and force of Tradition—something Protestants find hard to grapple with. In addition, this book details the history of the Bible after the assembly of the canon and how the Catholic Church preserved it. Some people do not know that Martin Luther and other Protestants removed books from the Bible. The Catholic Church, however, preserves and maintains the original Scriptures—the very ones Martin Luther grew up learning and studying!Most of all, Where We Got the Bible is a vindication of the role of the Bible in the Church's life. The Sacred Scriptures are truly the inspired Word of God through the Holy Spirit's action in individual authors across time. However, it takes the Holy Spirit's guidance and inspiration through the action of the Church, assembled in college and under the authority of the Roman Pontiff, to make the determinations about just what really belongs in Scripture. Finally, the force of Sacred Tradition is what binds this together and keeps the orthodox Biblical canons intact throughout the centuries. Learn all this and more in this handy, precise, and short treatise.Fr. Henry Grey Graham was a priest and author from the 20th century. His works, such as What Faith Really Means and Where We Got the Bible, exhibit his clear and understandable style.

Where We Got the Bible: Our Debt to the Catholic Church

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 18 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Mary&#39;s visit to Elizabeth.

Year 2, Day 117: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 231-236

Fr. Edward reads from chapter 21 of book 1 and then offers a reflection on doubts expressed by Maria of Agreda and what that mean in the spiritual life.

Year 3, Day 40: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 336-344

A beautiful little book "all about the Holy Ghost," including prayers to Him. Shows He really and truly dwells in every soul that is in the state of grace. He aids all Christians without exception, if only we will ask His help. Enlightening and encouraging!

The Holy Ghost Our Greatest Friend

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 6 and then reflects on humility and false humility.

Day 220: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 342-348

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 4 and comments on the significance of the Magi. &nbsp;

Day 164: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 565-572

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 22 of book 4 and then comments on Mary&#39;s desire to return to the cave one last time, Mary&#39;s fiat, the warning sent to St. Elizabeth, the tears of Jesus and how St. Joseph receives everything he witnesses.

Year 2, Day 172: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 619-629

Let go and let God. This popular phrase captures the essence of Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade's 18th century treatise on trust, Abandonment to Divine Providence.Do you doubt? Do you suffer? Are you anxious about the trials of life?Father de Caussade offers the one sure solution to any spiritual difficulty: abandon yourself entirely to God by embracing the duties of your station in life. With wisdom and gentleness he teaches how to practice complete submission to the will of God in every situation, whether we are beginners or seasoned travelers on the way of perfection. True abandonment, he explains, is a trusting, peaceful, and childlike surrender to the guidance of grace.

Abandonment to Divine Providence

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 7 and then comments on the sorrow of Our Lady at La Salette. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 299: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 171-178

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8, and then comments on the dormition tradition and our salvation.&nbsp;

Day 363: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 767-774

In Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence, St. Francis de Sales, beloved Doctor of the Church, speaks of how God wants only good for us, and why we should have great confidence in His merciful love.This treasure of spirituality beautifully explains God's love for the sinner, how great His joy is upon the return of just one lost sheep, and how God's mercy extends even towards the damned. St. Francis encourages us to conform ourselves to God's will, and teaches us to abandon ourselves to the Lord who so desires our hearts.Readers of Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence will experience firsthand why St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) is known to history as the Gentle Saint. St. Francis was Bishop of Geneva and a tireless preacher, who yet made time to correspond with numerous souls who wrote him for his insight and guidance. His Consoling Thoughts are compiled from these letters as well as from his other spiritual works.

Consoling Thoughts on God and Providence

Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 5 and then comments on Jesus teaching the teachers about the prophecies and the second coming of Jesus.&nbsp;

Day 186: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 47-54

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 6 and then comments on how some occurrences in the reading foreshadow future events in the gospels.

Year 3, Day 228: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 396-403

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 5 and then reflects on the changes a person experiences after losing someone they love and then about the contemplative/active life.

Day 200: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 184-190

Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading Chapter 14 about visions Mary enjoyed in her life, including imaginary and corporeal.

Year 2, Day 74: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 637-645

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is one of the most extraordinary visionaries in the history of the Church. As the apostle of devotion to the Sacred Heart, her visions not only have full validation as authentic in virtue of their papal approval and her canonization, but have also experienced universal adoption in the Church with the promulgation of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and widespread promotion of the First Fridays devotional practice, as well as the Thursday night Holy Hour.Devout from youth, St. Margaret Mary vowed at a young age to become a nun, but she delayed until she was 24 and could no longer withhold herself from Christ. She suffered much in her life, but she was gifted with visions of Our Lord, visions which became the basis of her promotion of the Sacred Heart devotion. In addition to the harsh (and at times seemingly excessive) penances she placed on herself, she received opprobrium from her sisters, who doubted the authenticity of her visions and mission, and much opposition from others in the Church, too. Through it all, her mission from the Lord's Sacred Heart triumphed, and she became the ultimate advocate of the furnace of Divine Charity beating for souls in Our Lord's breast.After her death, Fr. John Croiset, S.J., one of Margaret Mary's confessors and directors, compiled in 1691 the revelations and prayers she had had relevant to the devotion to the Sacred Heart. Unfortunately, Fr. Croiset had made some procedural errors in the eyes of the Church, and so his book was forbidden and forgotten for about two hundred years. However, it was discovered again and saw new life.For anyone who wishes to know more about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and how to adore It, Devotion to the Sacred Heart is the original guide to one of the tenderest and most exceedingly precious devotions in the Church's arsenal. All treasures of graces, truth, beauty, goodness, joy, and love are contained in the Lord's Heart. May we approach It with the zeal and humility of St. Margaret Mary and Fr. Croiset to serve Our Lord most intimately.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Fr. Edward Looney reads Chapter 20 and offers commentary on the day's reading.

Year 3, Day 38: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 312-325

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 7 and then comments on praying for the conversion of sinners. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 307: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 248-257

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 6 and then comments on Judas&#39;s betrayal with a kiss and the healing of Malchus&#39;s ear.

Year 2, Day 239: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 512-520

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 8 and then comments on what Mary does before leaving Jerusalem for Ephesus and also on the title Star of the Sea. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 320: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 365-373

Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 17 of Book 5 and reflects on the hymns of the angels in Heaven and our participation in their song.

Year 2, Day 201: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 191-197

Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 12 of book 2 which treats the topic of temperance, and then offers a reflection on temperance relating to food.

Year 2, Day 67: Volume 1, Book 2, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 583-589

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then reflects about the power of receiving Holy Communion for our spiritual lives. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 335: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 496-504

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 7 and then comments on Mary&#39;s presence with the apostles during the ten days between the Ascension and Pentecost.

Year 3, Day 283: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 39-47

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 30 of book 4 and then reflects on answers to questions he previously had, the sorrow of the people as the Holy Family leaves Egypt, and a reflection on their home as they return to Nazareth.

Year 3, Day 181: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 30, Paragraphs 702-711

National Catholic Register Saturday Book Pick: Mike Aquilina's A Year With the Church Fathers (June 4, 2011)Times change, but human nature does not. Neither do the daily struggles that all Christians experience in their walk with the Lord. Today as two thousand years ago we fight anger, pride, lust, spiritual sloth. Now as then we strive to be more diligent in prayer, more faithful to the commandments, more patient and charitable toward others. And in our time, no less than in the earliest centuries of Christianity, we need wise guidance to direct us on the road to holiness.In A Year with the Church Fathers, popular Patristics expert Mike Aquilina gathers the wisest, most practical teachings and exhortations from the Fathers of the Church, and presents them in a format perfect for daily meditation and inspiration. The Fathers were the immediate inheritors of the riches of the Apostolic Age, and their intimacy with the revelation of Jesus Christ is beautifully evident throughout their theological and pastoral writings: a profound patrimony that is ours to read and cherish and profit from.Learn to humbly accept correction from St. Clement of Rome. Let Tertullian teach you how to clear your mind before prayer. Read St. Gregory the Great and deepen your love for the Eucharist. Do you suffer from pain or illness? St. John Chrysostom's counsels will refresh you. Do you have trouble curbing your appetite for food and other fleshly things? St. John Cassian will teach you the true way to moderation and self-control.A Year with the Church Fathers is different from a study guide, and more than a collection of pious passages. It is a year-long retreat that in just a few minutes every day will lead you on a cycle of contemplation, prayer, resolution, and spiritual growth that is guaranteed to bring you closer to God and His truth. From the Church Fathers we should expect nothing less.

A Year with the Church Fathers

Written by the mother of four young children, Your Vocation of Love encourages mothers of young children in their sublime vocation of motherhood. Assisting them in this glorious role, this little manual contains scores of practical tips on what to do in the challenging situations that automatically arise in raising and educating a family. Author Agnes Penny shares with her readers both the spiritual and the practical solutions she has found to the normal problems and struggles women typically experience with motherhood. All this she covers in 34 short but insightful chapters that make a quick read for mothers on the go—who often have only a few minutes' reading time to gain some quick but much-needed inspiration.

Your Vocation of Love: A Spiritual Companion For Catholic Mothers

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eleven from book three and then offers a reflection on the Angelus prayer.

Year 2, Day 105: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 123-133

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eight of book three and then offers a reflection about the heart of Mary and her awareness of her sinlessness.

Year 3, Day 102: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 87-98

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 20 of book 5 and then comments on the tactics of the evil one and the assistance of Jesus and Mary.&nbsp;

Day 205: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 222-230

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 27 of book 3 and then comments on the tactics of the enemy and how we can put him to flight.

Year 3, Day 131: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 27, Paragraphs 335-342

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter ten of book three and then begins to reflect on the Annunciation.