Before the Divine Office O Lord open my lips to bless Thy Holy Name, and cleanse my mind from all vain and evil and wondering thoughts. Enlighten my understanding and kindle my affections, that I may fittingly recite this office unto Thee with attention and devotion, so that it may be meet to be heard before the presence of Thy divine majesty. Through Christ our Lord, … [Read more...] about Prayers Before and After the Divine Office
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Prayers for the Poor Souls Every Day
From the Blessed Be God prayer book, pages 481-483. For Sunday O Lord God Almighty, I pray Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy divine Son Jesus shed in the garden, deliver the souls in purgatory, and especially that soul among them all which is most destitute of spiritual aid; and vouchshafe to bring it to Thy glory, there to praise and bless Thee forever. Amen. Our Father. … [Read more...] about Prayers for the Poor Souls Every Day
The Nine Levels of Prayer
---Purgative Way--- 1. Vocal Prayer 2. Mental Prayer 3. Affective Prayer 4. Acquired Recollection Bridge: Dark Night of the Senses ---Illuminative Way--- 5. Infused Contemplation 6. Prayer of Quiet Bridge: Dark Night of the Soul ---Unitive Way--- 7. Simple Union 8. Conforming Union 9. Transforming Union For more information and details, see this post here. Notice … [Read more...] about The Nine Levels of Prayer
Who are the “Enemies of Holy Church?”
The Church has enemies At Easter every Eastern Catholic hears the chant from the words of the Prophet: Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered: and let them that hate him flee from before his face (Ps. lxvii. 2). Moses writes that this was also chanted by the Israelites when they set out from the camp (Num. x. 35). The Litany of the Saints includes this … [Read more...] about Who are the “Enemies of Holy Church?”
Litany of the Saints (ancient version)
The Litany of the Saints is a very ancient Christian prayer in which the Church militant calls upon the Church triumphant for help for themselves and the Church suffering. This prayer is of particular use as our fathers enduring all forms of suffering to bring to us the saving faith we now enjoy. Traditionally this prayer is prayed during a penitential procession on the Greater … [Read more...] about Litany of the Saints (ancient version)