The Second Station: Jesus takes up His cross Away from the palace now a sad procession is winding. On the faces of …
Prayer
March 14, 2012
We are now about half way through Lent. At this stage it is easy for our dedication to wane somewhat; the enthusiasm …
March 13, 2012
St Francis Xavier Vince teipsum – conquer yourself. This is the secret of the Spiritual Exercises. “I learnt no other lesson from …
March 12, 2012
A habit of ejaculatory prayer is a sign of nearness to God, for our own holiness will be in proportion to our …
February 25, 2012
St Claude de la Colombiere I have gone through a great deal of desolation, discouragement, fear and dread of my proposed vow. …
February 15, 2012
You seem to be a little troubled at finding yourself cold at prayer and as if our Lord had abandoned you. Were …
February 12, 2012
Some of Fr Doyle’s favourite aspirations: l. My Crucified Jesus, help me to crucify myself. 2. Lord, teach me how to pray …
February 6, 2012
St Thomas Aquinas As to any practice of piety there is a double danger: recommending it as infallible, or condemning it as …
January 28, 2012
Each look of love to the Tabernacle causes a beat of grace-laden love in the Sacred Heart. COMMENT: The Lord awaits …
January 27, 2012
There is nothing better than the practice of aspirations, steadily growing in number. Keep a little book and enter them once …
January 24, 2012