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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 15 of book 7 and then comments on the effects of living a moral life. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 311: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 284-290

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 4 and offers a reflection on the first events of Christmas day.

Year 3, Day 150: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 462-467

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 8 and reflects on how Mary celebrates the incarnation, her knowledge of the plants, and the hymns she wrote.&nbsp;

Day 349: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 642-650

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

Year 2, Day 186: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 47-54

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 4 and reflects on the Circumcision of Jesus and the Holy Family&#39;s obedience to the Law.

Year 2, Day 157: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 513-521

The Altar Rail | Threshold of the Sacred

The Altar Rail | Threshold of the Sacred

<h3>Overview</h3>
"Let go and let God." This familiar phrase captures the heart of Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade&rsquo;s spiritual classic,&nbsp;Abandonment to Divine Providence. In this timeless work on trust, surrender, and the hidden action of grace, de Caussade shows souls how to find peace not by escaping suffering, but by accepting each moment as permitted by the loving hand of God. Whether you struggle with anxiety, doubt, or the trials of life, this book speaks directly to the restless heart. It offers the one sure remedy for spiritual turmoil: the "sacrament of the present moment." By embracing the duties of your state in life and receiving each circumstance as God's providential will, you discover a peaceful, childlike surrender that remains firm even when His purposes are hidden.

Abandonment to Divine Providence

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 8 and then comments on the power of reflecting on Christ's passion.&nbsp;

Year 3, Day 342: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 575-584

Hear the story of St. Imelda—the patroness of First Communicants—as given from the mouth of ;The Storyteller of the Saints!;Blessed Imelda wanted nothing more than to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist, but her parents and priest were hesitant because she was so young. However, feeling the call of God in her young soul, Imelda persisted in her desire. The holiness, dedication, and youthfulness of Blessed Imelda make her a perfect example for our children. From her, they will learn what it means to adore Our Lord and offer Him everything they have in order to become saints. Mary Fabyan Windeatt, known as the ;Storyteller of the Saints;, wrote 20 works on the saints in the mid 20th century. Windeatts intention and style retells the lives of the saints in a historically-rooted and creative manner that makes the saints more personable and relatable, serving as inspiration and models for children upon hearing these wonderful stories. Her beautiful rendition of the story of Blessed Imelda will inspire in your children a great love of the Eucharist. Ideal for all children, whether read by them or aloud to them, the lessons of this book are applicable and relatable to all ages. If your child is enrolled in TAN Academy, this book is an excellent option for easy-reading literature for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade.