Death of St Francis Xavier Xavier’s hour has come, the hour of his eternal reward and never-ending bliss. In a little hut, …
Saints
December 3, 2010
St Paul by El Greco You seem to be suffering, my dear child, from a very common religious malady – discouragement …
December 1, 2010
Today is the feast of All of the Franciscan saints During the winter I have done a penance which I shrink …
November 29, 2010
The saints had ever a childlike confidence and trust in God. Upon Him they cast all their anxieties and cares, under His …
November 28, 2010
St Francis Xavier Vince teipsum (Conquer yourself). This is the secret of the Exercises. “I learnt no other lesson from my master …
November 26, 2010
Even as a child I longed and prayed to be a saint. But somehow it always seemed to me as if that …
November 23, 2010
"I am with you always, even unto the end of the world" Remember the devil is a bad spiritual director, and …
November 20, 2010
You certainly put your finger on the weak spot in most priestly lives – the want of prayer. The connection between …
November 14, 2010
St Ignatius writing the Spiritual Exercises At the close of the retreat my soul is full of many emotions. God has been …
November 13, 2010
The Ladder of Divine Ascent, based on the writings of St John Climacus The reason I find it so hard to love …
November 10, 2010