Esto Vir / Be a Man — A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
Esto Vir / Be a Man A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger Praying Man, Jacek Malczewski, 1902-5 Outline of Talk Esto Vir Be a Man Prayers: 0:00-0:55 Introduction to Talk: 0:55-5:14 […]
Devotion to the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Mary
Mater Dolorosa, Dieric Bouts, 1470–75. Graces Promised by Our Lord to Those Attached to the Practice of the Devotion That those who before death invoke the divine other in the name of her dolors will obtain true repentance of all their sins; That He will protect all who have this devotion in their tribulations, and will protect them especially at the hour of death; That He will impress on their minds the remembrance of His [...]
Sepulchre — A Medieval Poem by George Herbert
The Temple Sacred Poems and Private Ejaculations, by George Herbert, 1633 Women at the Empty Tomb, Ivory Carving, c. 900-950 O Blessed bodie! Whither art thou thrown?No lodging for thee, but a cold hard stone?So many hearts on earth, and yet not one Receive thee? Sure there is room within our hearts good store;For they can lodge transgressions by the score:Thousands of toyes dwell there, yet out of doore They leave thee. But that which [...]
The Pearl — A Medieval Poem
The Pearl A Middle English Poem in Modern English in the Metre of the Original Old Parents Visiting the Grave of Their Son, Vasily Perov, 1874 Sophie Jewett, Translator 1908 THE PEARL I Pearl that the Prince full well might prize,So surely set in shining gold!No pearl of Orient with her vies;To prove her peerless I make bold:So round, so radiant to mine eyes,smooth she seemed, so small to hold,Among all jewels judges wiseWould count [...]
Quotes for Divine Mercy Sunday
Theotokos of the Passion Icon During the night, the Mother of God visited me, holding the Infant Jesus in Her arms. My soul was filled with joy and I said, "Mary, my Mother, do You know how terribly I suffer?" And the Mother of God answered me, I know how much you suffer but do not be afraid. I share with you your suffering, and I shall always do so. She [...]
Divine Mercy Sunday — A Message From Pope Benedict XVI
Translation of the Gospel According to John The Incredulity of Saint Thomas, The Maesta Altarpiece, Duccio, 1461 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when [...]