Coronation and Queenship: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
We celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary on 22 August. These texts from the Magisterium, saints, and Christian poets can help us contemplate the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the universe.
Meditations: Monday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time
Some reflections that can assist our prayer during the fourteenth week of Ordinary Time.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On 15 August, the Church celebrates Christ taking his Mother up to Heaven, a dogma defined by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
“I will not let you go unless you bless me”: The Combat of Contemplative Prayer
Entering into paths of contemplation means realizing that we need God, to the point of needing to "wrestle" with him... And to ask him, again and again, for his blessing: "I will not let go until you bless me."
Transfiguration of Our Lord on Mount Tabor
Some texts and a video from the Saxum Foundation to assist our prayer for the Feast of the Transfiguration on 6 August.
Meditations: August 4, Saint John Mary Vianney
Saint John Mary Vianney, the Holy Curé of Ars, was named an Intercessor of Opus Dei by Saint Josemaria. Some reflections that can assist our prayer on his feast day.
August Recollection Kit (2024)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer when we look at our lives in God's presence. This guide can help us spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where we are.
Meditations: July 29, Saint Martha
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the feast of Saint Martha.
Meditations: July 25, Saint James
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the feast of Saint James "the Greater," the brother of John.
Meditations: July 26, Saints Joachim and Anne
Some reflections that can assist our prayer on the feast day of our Lady's parents.