Considerations Upon Christian Truths

January 1 New Year's Day Consider that on this day, we celebrate the eighth day after the birth of Christ, along with the feast of His circu

January 2 Starting Anew With The New Year Consider how many years of your life have already passed; how long it's been since you first learn

January 3 The Principles Of A Renewed Life Consider that in the letter read on New Year's Day (Titus 2:11-15), the Apostle succinctly outlin

January 4 What We Are To Renounce According to Christian Principles Consider that, because of our redemption through Jesus Christ, we are ob

January 5 The Lives We Are To Lead By The Christian's Rule Consider that, by the rule previously mentioned, we are not only to avoid evil, d

January 6 The Epiphany Think about how this day is celebrated by the Church with great solemnity, as one of the main festivals of the year;

January 7 The Wise Men's Journey To Bethlehem Consider that the wise men were immediately informed by the appearance of this extraordinary s

January 8 The Faith And Offerings Of The Wise Men Consider the strong and unwavering faith of the wise men. They embarked on their journey e

January 9 The Offerings We Should Make, Inspired by the Wise Men Consider that the gold, frankincense, and myrrh offered by the wise men to

January 10 The Gospel Of The Sunday Within The Octave Of The Epiphany Consider how Jesus, Mary, and Joseph made their annual trip to Jerusal

January 11 Seeking Jesus, When He Has Been Lost By Sin Consider the immense evil of losing Jesus through willful sin. It represents a loss g

January 12 The Lessons Our Lord Jesus Teaches Us In His Private Life Consider the words our Lord Jesus spoke to His parents when they found

January 13 Our Savior Being Baptized By St. John The Baptist Consider how St. John the Baptist, sent as the forerunner of our Lord to prepar

January 14 The Sacred Name Of Jesus For the First Sunday after the Octave of the Epiphany Consider these words of the Apostle (Philippians 2

January 15 Our Lord's Changing Water Into Wine At The Marriage-Feast of Cana (John 2) Consider these words of the Gospel: "There was a marri

January 16 The Necessity Of Consideration Consider the entire Christian world and observe how much Satan and sin dominate everywhere. Notice

January 17 The Consideration Of God Consider that we cannot be saved without knowing God, and such knowledge must effectively influence our

January 18 Considering God's Law Consider that, for our salvation, we need a correct understanding of God's holy laws and commandments; we m

January 19 The Consideration Of Ourselves Consider that besides the obligation we have to think deeply every day, in order to know God and o

January 20 Our First Beginning Consider, my soul, that not very long ago you had no existence at all, nor any involvement in the world's eve

January 21 Our Last End Think about my soul, why you came here—what is your purpose in this mortal life—for what reason has God created you—

January 22 The Titles God Has To Our Service Consider that we belong to God by all sorts of reasons, and therefore cannot, without great inj

January 23 The Joy Of Serving God Consider those words of the prophet (Isaiah 3:10), "Say to the just man, It is well," and think about the

January 24 The Emptiness of Things That Distract People From  Serving God Consider how truly empty all those things are which deceive p

January 25 The Conversion Of St. Paul Consider and admire the wonders of God's grace in the conversion of St. Paul, who was suddenly changed

January 26 The Evil Of Mortal Sin Consider the enormous malice of mortal sin, as it opposes the infinite goodness of God, and you will find

January 27 The Many Aggravations Found in Mortal Sin Consider that besides the endless depth of the malice of mortal sin, from its oppositio

January 28 The Presumption, Folly, And Madness Of The Willful Sinner Consider the reckless presumption of a mere human, who dares to offend,

January 29 The Havoc Sin Has Caused In The World Consider the havoc this monstrous evil of willful sin created in its beginning, in heaven i

January 30 The Havoc Sin Causes In The Soul Of A Christian Consider how dramatically the soul is transformed when it falls from a state of g

January 31 The Judgments Of God Upon Mortal Sin Consider that besides all the sad effects of mortal sin already mentioned, which are more th

February 1 Not Underestimating Minor Sins Consider that although there is no comparison between the guilt of a serious sin and that of a min

February 2 Candlemas Day Consider that on this day the Blessed Virgin Mary, according to the ritual prescribed by Jewish law, came to the te

February 3 The Parable Of The Labourers In The Vineyard (Matthew 20) For Septuagesima Sunday Consider that today we begin a period of devoti

February 4 The Multitude Of Our Sins Consider, my soul, how long it has been since you were first so unfortunate as to stray from your God b

February 5 The Goodness Of God In Waiting For Sinners Consider the wonders of God's goodness in how He interacts with sinners. Observe with

February 6 Turning From Sin To God Every willful sinner commits two significant wrongs, as stated in Jeremiah 2:12, 13: "Be astonished, O ye

February 7 The Sentiments Of A Penitent Sinner Consider that, according to the different steps usually taken in a sinner's conversion, diffe

February 8 Doing Penance For Our Sins Consider that sentence of our Lord (Luke 13:5), "Except you do penance, you shall all perish." The vir

February 9 How to Properly Do Penance for Our Sins The true way to do penance for our sins isn't something you can learn from the usual habi

February 10 The Parable Of The Sower (Luke 8); Being The Gospel For Sexagesima Sunday Consider the incredible generosity and kindness of the

February 11 The Remaining Part Of The Parable Of The Sower Consider that there's still a third type of soil, which doesn't bring any fruit t

February 12 The Dangers Of Delaying Repentance Consider that among all the schemes of Satan, which he uses to deceive unfortunate souls into

February 13 The Folly Of Delaying Our Conversion To God Consider how foolish it is for the sinner, when called, invited, and pressed by the

February 14 Deathbed Regrets If delaying one's spiritual awakening and making peace with God is considered a significant misstep, then plann

February 15 The Dispositions With Which We Are To Enter Upon The Service Of God (from Ecclesiastes) Consider carefully these words of the wi

February 16 True Devotion Living a devout life is truly the happiest and most secure path to eternal life. True devotion is the pinnacle of

February 17 The Opposition Between The World And The Gospel For Shrove-Tide Consider that it is not without reason that the Son of God, in t

February 18 Fighting Under The Standard Of Jesus Christ There are upon earth, and have always been, two opposing kingdoms, two conflicting i

February 19 The Principles Jesus Christ Taught His Followers Consider the strict discipline Jesus Christ sets for anyone wishing to be his f

February 24 The Gospel Of The Feast Of St. Matthias Consider how our Lord, filled with joy in the Holy Spirit (Matthew 11:25), etc., spoke t

March 17 St. Patrick, Apostle of Ireland Think about how much we owe to God for calling a nation, through St. Patrick's ministry, from darkn

March 19 St. Joseph Consider the testimony the Holy Spirit has given to the virtue and sanctity of St. Joseph, by telling us in the Gospel t

March 25 The Annunciation Of The Blessed Virgin Consider how the angel Gabriel  "was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, called Nazar

Ash Wednesday Consider how God calls upon us, through His prophet, in today's reading, "Be converted to Me," saith He, "with all your heart,

Thursday After Ash-Wednesday Fasting Consider how much fasting is recommended to us in the word of God; by the great example of Christ and H

Friday After Ash-Wednesday The Rules Of Fasting Consider that fasting, according to the current rules of the Church, involves three things.

Saturday After Ash-Wednesday The Great Fast Of A Christian Consider that a Christian's great and general fast is to abstain from sin. This f

First Sunday in Lent The Fast of Lent Consider that a fast of forty days has been recommended by the law and the prophets, and sanctified by

Monday After the First Sunday in Lent The Purposes Of Lent Consider that, beyond the crucial task of doing penance for the sins of the past

Tuesday The Examination Of The State Of Our Inner Self Consider the terrible consequences that come from not knowing the true state of our s

Ember-Wednesday, First Week In Lent A Further Examination Of The Soul Consider that we must also examine the state of our souls regarding hi

Thursday In Ember Week Other Sins Which We Are To Inquire Into To truly understand the state of our souls, we must examine how we fulfill al

Friday in Ember Week Practicing Works of Mercy Consider that to receive mercy, we must demonstrate mercy. "Blessed are the merciful," saith

Saturday In Ember-Week The Spiritual Works Of Mercy Consider that the spiritual works of mercy, which help our neighbors with their soul's n

Second Sunday in Lent Prayer The period of Lent is not just for fasting and giving alms, but is especially a time for devotion and prayer. F

Second Monday in Lent The Importance Of Prayer All Christians are absolutely required to pray because it is a form of homage and worship we

Second Tuesday in Lent Attention In Prayer The most crucial condition to make our prayer either acceptable to God or beneficial to ourselves

Wednesday After The Second Sunday In Lent Other Conditions Of Prayer Consider those words of St. James (4:3), "You ask and you receive not,

Thursday After The Second Sunday of Lent Fervor In Prayer Consider the necessity of fervor in prayer; that is, to say, that we should be qui

Friday After The Second Sunday In Lent Mental Prayer Consider that the great advantages and excellence of prayer are found chiefly in mental

Saturday After The Second Sunday In Lent The Practice Of Mental Prayer Consider the significant mistake many Christians make, believing the

Third Sunday in Lent Devotion to the Passion of Christ Reflecting on the sufferings and death of our Redeemer should be a key part of a Chri

Monday, Third Week in Lent The Great Benefits of Devotion to the Passion of Christ Reflecting on the passion of Christ is the ultimate way t

Tuesday, Third Week in Lent The Lessons Christ Teaches In His Passion Devotion to the passion of our Lord brings with it other great benefit

Wednesday After The Third Sunday In Lent Other Lessons To Be Learned From Christ In His Passion In the passion of Christ, His meekness is as

Thursday After The Third Sunday In Lent The Love That Christ Has Shown Us In His Passion Consider those words of our Savior (John 20:13), "G

Friday After The Third Sunday In Lent Reflect on the Love of Our Suffering Jesus Consider the depth of love Christ holds for us in His passi

Saturday After The Third Sunday In Lent The Sufferings Of Our Savior Before His Passion Consider how true that is of the devout Author of th

Fourth Sunday in Lent Our Savior's Prayer in the Garden Consider that our Savior's suffering began the night before His death; when, after h

Monday, Fourth Week in Lent Our Savior's Agony And Bloody Sweat Consider the intense pain, the deep anguish, the overwhelming sorrow that fi

Tuesday, Fourth Week In Lent The Betrayal of Judas Consider how deeply hurtful it was for our Lord to be betrayed and sold by one of His own

Wednesday, Fourth Week In Lent The Apprehension Of Our Lord Consider how our Savior, rising up from the ground where He had lain prostrate i

Thursday, Fourth Week In Lent Our Lord's Being Brought Before Annas And Caiaphas Consider how the crowd that had apprehended our Savior, hav

Friday, Fourth Week In Lent Our Savior's Treatment In The House of Caiaphas Reflect on how quickly, after our Lord was condemned, the crowd

Saturday, Fourth Week In Lent Peter's Denial Consider that among all the sufferings of that last night of our Savior's life, nothing hurt Hi

Passion Sunday Our Lord's Being Led Away To Pilate Consider how the high priest and his associates in wrongdoing (despite their late-night m

Monday in Passion Week Our Lord Is Sent From Pilate to Herod Consider how Pilate, going out to inquire what accusations they brought against

Tuesday in Passion Week Barabbas Is Preferred Over Our Lord He Is Scourged at the Pillar Consider how Pilate, seeing our Lord brought back t

Wednesday in Passion Week Our Lord Is Crowned With Thorns Consider how the cruel soldiers, finally tired from whipping our Lord, untie Him f

Thursday in Passion Week Our Lord Is Shown to the People with "Ecce homo! Behold the Man!" Consider how Pilate, hoping that the malice of th

Friday in Passion Week The Role the Blessed Virgin Played in Her Son's Sufferings Consider the foresight the Blessed Virgin had of her Son's

Saturday in Passion Week Our Lord Is Condemned to the Cross Consider how the Jews, realizing that Pilate was intent on releasing our Savior,

Palm Sunday On Our Lord's Triumphant Entrance Into Jerusalem Consider the time now approaching when our Savior was to sacrifice Himself for

Monday in Holy Week Our Savior Carries His Cross Consider how, upon Pilate's sentencing our Lord, they immediately proceed to His execution;

Tuesday in Holy Week Our Savior Is Nailed to the Cross Consider how our Lord finally arrived at Mount Calvary, completely exhausted and spen

Wednesday in Holy Week The Sufferings of Our Savior on the Cross Consider what our Lord endures on the Cross until He completes His sacrific

Holy Thursday Our Savior's Preaching From The Cross Consider that the entire life and teachings of Christ were a continuous lesson for His f

Good Friday Our Savior's Death on the Cross Consider how our Lord, after uttering those final words, "Father, into Thy hand I commend My Spi

Holy Saturday Our Savior's Burial Consider how, after our Lord had died on the Cross, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, cre

Easter Day The Resurrection of Our Lord Think about how the soul of our Savior, right after His death, went to comfort the spirits of the ri

Easter Monday The Lessons We Are To Learn From The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ Consider that, according to the doctrine of the Apostle (Rom

Easter Tuesday Our Lord's Showing Himself to His Disciples After His Resurrection Consider our Lord's haste to comfort His blessed Mother an

Easter Wednesday Our Lord Reveals Himself to the Disciples after Going to Emmaus Luke 24 Think about how two of the disciples, leaving Jerus

Easter Thursday Our Lord's Manifesting Himself to All the Apostles Luke 24, John 20 Consider how, on the evening of the same day of our Lord

Easter Friday The Peace Of A Christian Consider that as our Savior, the night before His suffering, He left His peace to His disciples, stat

Easter Saturday Perseverance in Good Consider that every Christian should, at this time, according to the directive of the Church of God, ha

Low Sunday The Sacrament of Baptism Consider that we are often reminded by the Church during this time of our baptism, so we may fully appre

Monday After Low Sunday The Covenant of Baptism Consider that in baptism, we enter into a solemn agreement with God. On His part, He chooses

Tuesday After Low Sunday The Ceremonies of Baptism Consider that the ancient ceremonies, used by the Catholic Church, in administering bapti

Wednesday After Low Sunday The Danger of Losing the Grace of Baptism Consider how much greater the dignity that we are raised to in baptism

Thursday After Low Sunday The Theological Virtues Consider that as God is the ultimate spirit, and the ultimate truth, so those who wish to

Friday After Low Sunday Faith Consider that "without faith it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6). This virtue is the foundation of

Saturday After Low Sunday The Grounds Of Faith Consider that divine faith is always grounded upon God's infallible truth, as every acceptanc

Second Sunday After Easter A Lively Faith Consider that the faith to which the word of God gives such high praise, and to which it attribute

Monday After The Second Sunday Divine Hope Consider that hope is also a theological or divine virtue and is just as essential as faith for o

Tuesday After The Second Sunday Combining Self-Distrust With Trust in God Understand that to succeed in spiritual battles, complete self-dis

Wednesday After The Second Sunday The Lord's Prayer Consider that divine hope cannot remain inactive within the soul, nor allow her to be in

Thursday After The Second Sunday Hallowed Be Thy Name! Consider that the first request in the Lord's prayer is in these words: "Hallowed be

Friday After The Second Sunday Let Your Kingdom Come! Consider that in this second request, we pray for the kingdom of God. Now we find in h

Saturday After The Second Sunday Thy Will Be Done On Earth, As It Is In Heaven Consider that in this third request, the soul wholeheartedly

Third Sunday After Easter Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Consider that after seeking in the first three petitions, the greater glory of th

Monday After The Third Sunday Forgive Us Our Trespasses, As We Forgive Those Who  Trespass Against Us Consider that in this fifth reque

Tuesday After The Third Sunday Lead Us Not Into Temptation Consider that after asking our Lord, in the previous request, for the forgiveness

Wednesday After The Third Sunday Deliver Us From Evil Consider that this request is closely related to the two previous ones; since the main

Thursday After The Third Sunday On Morning Prayer Consider that every servant of God should start the day with God's worship, and to give hi

Friday After The Third Sunday Evening Prayer Considering that God is our initial beginning, since we are created by Him; so is He also our u

Saturday After The Third Sunday Praying Always Consider that we are not only meant to turn to God through prayer in the morning and in the e

Fourth Sunday After Easter The Great Commandment Of Divine Love Consider those words of the divine law (Mark 12:30), "Thou shalt love the Lo

Monday After The Fourth Sunday On Loving God Above All Things Consider the meaning of these words, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God!" You w

Tuesday After The Fourth Sunday Loving God With Our Whole Heart Consider that the first sacrifice Divine love asks for, by this great comman

Wednesday After The Fourth Sunday On Loving God With Our Whole Soul Consider that we are not only to love God with our whole heart, meaning

Thursday After the Fourth Sunday Loving God With Our Whole Mind Think about how our entire mind should also be dedicated to divine love, as

Friday After The Fourth Sunday Loving God With All Our Strength Consider that the key principle of divine love also demands all our strength

Saturday After The Fourth Sunday Returning Love for Love Consider that apart from the most compelling reason we have to love God due to His

Rogation Sunday The Devotion Of The Time Consider that the days between this Sunday and the Ascension of our Lord are days of devotion, know

Rogation Monday The Ways to Achieve the Love of God Consider that, just as the desire for wisdom is the start of wisdom, the first step to l

Rogation Tuesday Acts of Divine Love Consider that God's love is like a fire: it's always moving and aims upwards. It quickly dies out if it

Rogation Wednesday Other Ways to Express Love for God Consider that divine love can also be expressed in a penitential manner, by those who,

Ascension Day The Ascension of Our Lord Consider that our Lord, after spending forty days on earth to comfort and encourage His disciples, t

Friday After The Ascension The Lessons We Are To Learn From The Ascension Of Our Lord Consider that just as we are meant to follow the Resur

Saturday After The Ascension Other Lessons To Be Learned From The Ascension Of Our Lord Consider that just as the ascension of our Lord shou

Sunday Within The Week of The Ascension The Importance of Loving Our Neighbor Consider the next divine instruction comes right after the gre

Monday Within The Week of The Ascension The Excellence Of Brotherly Love Consider that love is the queen of virtues, and the most excellent

Tuesday Within The Octave of The Ascension On The Practice of Fraternal Love Consider that the love we owe to our neighbor, just like the lo

Wednesday Within The Week of The Ascension The Various Forms of Brotherly Love Consider that love is abundant in its effects, spreading into

Thursday The Octave of the Ascension The Great Pattern Of Love Consider how Christ Jesus our Lord has given us Himself as a model of perfect

April 23 St. George Consider that we know little about St. George's life beyond that he was a Christian soldier, an illustrious martyr, and

May 1 St. Philip And St. James Consider that St. Philip and St. James were both disciples of Christ, trained in His heavenly school. As Chri

May 3 The Discovery of the Cross Consider that today, the Church of God honors the passion of Christ by celebrating the Discovery of the Cro

Friday After The Octave Of The Ascension Preparing The Soul For The Holy Ghost Consider that when we celebrate Christian solemnities, we sho

Whitsun-Eve The Necessary Mindset for Welcoming the Holy Spirit Consider that the soul wishing to welcome the Holy Spirit must prepare a sui

Whitsunday The Coming Down of the Holy Ghost Consider that on the feast of Pentecost, when the disciples were all gathered together, "sudden

Whitsun Monday The Joy of Having the Holy Spirit in the Soul Think about how fortunate a soul is when it has the Holy Spirit within. In the

Whitsun Tuesday The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Consider what precious gifts the Spirit of God brings with Him wherever He comes, and what trea

Whitsun Wednesday How to Keep the Holy Spirit in Your Soul Consider that the soul that has been blessed with a visit from the Holy Spirit mu

Whitsun Thursday The Signs of the Holy Spirit's Presence in the Soul Consider that His fruits are the best way to determine whether the Holy

Whitsun Friday The Sacrament of Confirmation Consider that Confirmation is a sacrament, by which the faithful, if properly prepared, receive

Whitsun Saturday The Responsibilities of Our Confirmation Consider that Confirmation is one of the three sacraments that leave a permanent s

Trinity Sunday The Blessed Trinity Consider that on this day, the Church presents to our souls the principal mystery of the Christian faith,

Monday After Trinity Sunday Figures Of The Blessed Eucharist;  And First, Of The Paschal Lamb Consider that the Old Testament was a sym

Tuesday After Trinity Sunday The Manna And The Bread Of Elias Consider that the manna, with which God fed the children of Israel for forty y

Wednesday After Trinity Sunday Other Symbols of the Blessed Eucharist Consider that the sacrifice of Melchisedech (Genesis 14:18), with brea

Corpus Christi Day The Institution Of The Blessed Eucharist Consider how our Lord, "when His hour was now come that He should pass out of th

Friday Within The Week Of Corpus Christi The Mysteries Within The Blessed Eucharist Consider that all the sacraments are sacred and mysterio

Saturday Within The Week Of Corpus Christi The Real Presence Of Jesus Christ In The Blessed Eucharist Consider that what, above all, makes t

Sunday Within The Week of Corpus Christi Christ's Inviting Us To This Heavenly Banquet Consider those words of the parable from today's Gosp

Monday Within The Week Of Corpus Christi The Excellent Benefits Of This Divine Meal Consider that in all the sacraments, the worthy recipien

Tuesday Within The Week Of Corpus Christi The Attitudes We Should Have When Receiving Holy Communion Consider these words of St. Paul (1 Cor

Wednesday Within the Octave of Corpus Christi Devotion before Communion Consider that the soul which desires to prepare a suitable home for

Thursday The Octave of Corpus Christi Devotion After Communion Consider that, just as the soul must prepare to receive Jesus Christ with pro

June 14 The Blessed Eucharist As A Sacrifice Consider that the blessed Eucharist is not only a sacrament, where we receive the body and bloo

June 15 The Excellence Of The Eucharistic Sacrifice Consider that the excellence and dignity of a sacrifice is judged by the quality and wor

June 16 The Blessed Eucharist, As A Sacrifice Of Adoration  And Praise Consider the essential obligation that falls upon us as rational

June 17 The Blessed Eucharist, As A Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving Consider that we are also absolutely obliged to return due thanks to God for a

June 18 The Blessed Eucharist, As A Sacrifice Of Propitiation Consider that the sacrifice of the body and blood of Christ is also a sin-offe

June 19 The Blessed Eucharist, As A Sacrifice Of Prayer And Supplication Consider that the blessed Eucharist, as it is a sacrifice, perfectl

June 20 The Devotion With Which We Are To Assist At The Sacrifice Of The Altar Consider that those heavenly mysteries which we celebrate in

June 21 Spiritual Communion Consider that next to the consecration, which is the essence of the altar's sacrifice because it exhibits and pr

June 22 The Sacrament Of Penance Consider the boundless kindness of God who, not satisfied with establishing for us the Sacrament of Baptism

June 23 The Confession Of Our Sins Consider that God has always expected a humble confession of their sins from sinners. He established this

June 24 The Nativity Of St. John the Baptist Consider how just it is that we should show special honor and veneration to this saint, of whom

June 25 Lessons We Are To Learn From St. John the Baptist Consider that the purpose of celebrating the festivals of the saints is not only t

June 26 Preparation We Should Make For Confession Consider that confession, without the right mindset, will only lead to greater condemnatio

June 27 The Reasons for Repentance Consider the reasons we have to repent for our sins, thinking about the disgusting nature of that terribl

June 28 Other Reasons for Feeling Sorry for Our Sins Think about the huge ingratitude in sinning. God is our first beginning and our ultimat

June 29 St. Peter And St. Paul Consider the marvels of God in these two magnificent saints; think about what they were before they were call

June 30 Sincerity In Confession Consider the importance of being sincere when confessing our sins if we hope to be forgiven. Hypocrisy and d

July 1 Time And Eternity Consider how valuable time is, which we often waste as if it had no importance. Time is the measure of our lives; t

July 2 Visitation Of The Blessed Virgin Consider how the Blessed Virgin, having conceived in her womb the Son of God, and having learned fro

July 3 Good Use of Time Consider how valuable time is when used well. Every hour is much more valuable than all the kingdoms of the earth, b

July 4 Remembering Four Last Things Consider those words of the wise man (Ecclesiasticus 7: 40), "In all thy works remember thy last end, an

July 5 The Certainty Of Death Consider that there is nothing more certain than death. "It is appointed for all men once to die, and after th

July 6 The Uncertainty Of The Time And Manner Of Our Death Consider that death is the passage from time to eternity. If we die well, it will

July 7 Preparing For Death Consider that preparing for death is an extremely important task; it's the main purpose of life. We came into thi

July 8 Sentiments We Will Have At The Hour Of Our Death Consider how different a judgment the soul will make of things at the approach of de

July 9 The Death Of A Just Man Consider these words of the Royal Prophet (Psalm 115), "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His

July 10 Death Of The Wicked Consider that as nothing is more desirable than the death of a just person, by which he concludes all the labors

July 11 Condition Of The Body after Death Consider that as soon as the soul leaves the body, this miserable carcass it leaves behind becomes

July 12 The Soul's First Experience Of Another World Consider how the soul, at the moment of death, closes her eyes to this world, to all th

July 13 The Particular Judgment Consider that in addition to the general judgment that will occur at the end of the world, there is a person

July 14 Examination Of The Soul In Judgment Consider, my soul, what a detailed account will be required of your stewardship. You will be exa

July 15 Different States Of Departed Souls Before The Last Day Consider that according to the outcome of this trial in the particular judgme

July 16 The Sufferings Of Souls In A Transitional State Consider that in this transitional state of souls (which are neither so perfect and

July 17 Terrors Of The Last Day Imagine that nothing can be more terrifying than the future the Bible describes for the last day of judgment

July 18 The General Resurrection Consider that this world, now ending, will witness the Archangel sounding the final trumpet. With a loud vo

July 19 The Coming Of The Judge Consider that the dead, having risen, will immediately gather from all places to meet the Judge, and this, i

July 20 Separation Of The Good From The Bad Consider how the Supreme Judge, seated on His magnificent throne, surrounded by countless angels

July 21 The Opening Of The Books Consider that we read in the Word of God about the opening of the books, when God shall sit down to judge (

July 22 The Conversion Of St. Mary Magdalene (Luke 7) Consider the sudden and incredible transformation God chose to bring about in the hear

July 23 The Last Sentence Of The Good Consider that the final judgment shall be decided by a clear verdict; where the righteous, after a pro

July 24 The Last Sentence Of The Wicked Consider how the great Judge, after inviting the just to His glorious kingdom, turning to the wicked

July 25 St. James Consider that St. James, the son of Zebedee, the elder brother of St. John the Apostle, was one of those disciples to whom

July 26 St. Anne Consider that what gives us the highest idea of the exceptional sanctity of St. Anne, and of her blessed partner St. Joachi

July 27 On Hell Consider that it will be extremely helpful to prevent yourself from going to hell after death if you now, while alive, serio

July 28 Some Other Considerations On Hell Consider that as it is said in Holy Writ (1 Corinthians 2:9), that "eye hath not seen, nor ear hea

July 29 The Prison Of Hell Think about hell as a prison deep within the earth, where the damned are trapped forever; a prison with gates for

July 30 The Entertainment Of Hell Think about the kinds of entertainment waiting in an eternity of misery to follow the feasts, parties, and

July 31 The Fire Of Hell Consider that in hell, every vice will meet with its specific torment. The proud will be humbled, confused, and ste

August 1 The Pain Of Loss In Hell Consider that although the fire of hell with the rest of the external torments, which the damned must fore

August 2 The Worm Of Hell Consider, as we are assured by the Word of God, that the fire of hell shall never be quenched; so are we also assu

August 3 A Miserable Eternity Consider that what, above all things, makes hell unbearable is the eternity of its suffering. This eternity is

August 4 The Happiness Of Heaven Think deeply about those words of the Apostle (1 Corinthians 2:9), that "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,

August 5 The Good Things Of Our Lord, In The Land Of The Living Consider that the things most likely to attract the people of this world, an

August 6 The Transfiguration of our Lord (Matthew 17) Consider how our Lord, taking Peter, James, and John with Him, led them up a high moun

August 7 The Glory Of The Heavenly Jerusalem Consider the incredible beauty and splendor of the homes prepared for God's servants in the hea

August 8 The Happy Society Of The Heavenly Jerusalem Consider the multitude, beauty, and glory of the inhabitants of this blessed Jerusalem;

August 9 The Eternal Enjoyment Of God Consider, that although the kingdom of heaven is filled with all that can be imagined as good and deli

August 10 St. Laurence Consider how St. Laurence, serving as Archdeacon to the holy Pope Sixtus, during the persecution of the Church by the

August 11 The Gifts of Glorified Bodies in Heaven Consider that, just as the body and soul are partners in this life, in both our good and b

August 12 A Happy Eternity Consider that the happiness of God's servants in His heavenly kingdom is made complete by the eternity and absolu

August 13 Conformity With The Will Of God Consider that aligning our will in all things with the holy will of God is the highest perfection

August 14 The Reasons We Should Always Follow God's Will Consider that many reasons come together to recommend to a Christian this best of a

August 15 The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Consider, on this day's festival, and envision in spirit the magnificent entrance of the Bles

August 16 The Gospel Read On The Festival Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin, Luke 10, &c. Consider how our Lord, entering a certai

August 17 Accepting God's Will in All Our Sufferings Consider that it's a most certain truth that nothing happens in the world, except sin,

August 18 On Self-Denial Consider that the main enemy of our love for God and of all our good, especially of acceptance and alignment with G

August 19 Mortification Of The Interior Consider that, as the task of mortification in general is to reform the entire person and cut back a

August 20 Mortification Of The Passions Consider the necessity we are under, ever since the corruption of our nature by sin, of keeping our

August 21 Dealing With Your Strongest Desire Consider that the emotions of love and desire, when left unchecked, lead to all sorts of bad ha

August 22 Taming Our Desires Consider that our desire for sensual pleasure, that is, our strong urge to satisfy and indulge our senses, is o

August 23 Mortification of Curiosity Consider that besides the evil of sensuality, which must be controlled to subdue the desire of the fles

August 24 The Gospel For St. Bartholomew (Luke 6:12, &c.) Consider how our Lord, intending to select His twelve Apostles, as preparation

August 25 On Humility Consider that the most essential of all self-discipline is that which teaches us to combat our pride through the virtu

August 26 The School Of Humility Consider that the school where we learn true humility is through serious contemplation and true understandi

August 27 The Master From Whom We Learn Humility Consider that to teach us humility, God has sent a Master from heaven, His own eternal Son,

August 28 The Fruits Of Humility Consider that humility is the foundation upon which other virtues must be built; they all rely on this base

August 29 The Other Benefits of Humility Consider that the moral virtues, as well as the theological ones, all depend on humility. That prud

August 30 The Degrees Of Humility Consider that true humility isn't about speaking poorly of ourselves, saying we're great sinners, or simil

August 31 The Practice Of Humility Consider that to embrace this essential virtue truly, we must hold it in high regard; we must deeply desi

September 1 The Eight Beatitudes (Matthew 5) Consider how the Son of God, the Eternal Wisdom of the Father, having come down from heaven to

September 2 On Poverty Of Spirit Consider that the first of the eight beatitudes is expressed in these words: "Blessed are the poor in spiri

September 3 On Meekness Consider that after embracing a spirit of poverty, meekness is recommended to us as the true path to everlasting hap

September 4 On Mourning Consider those words of our Lord, in the third beatitude: "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

September 5 Hungering And Thirsting For Justice Consider the words of the fourth beatitude: "Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after j

September 6 Being Merciful Consider the words of the fifth beatitude: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy," and think abo

September 7 Cleanness Of Heart Consider the words of the sixth beatitude: "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God." God is n

September 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Consider that on this day, the Church devoutly celebrates the birthday of the great Queen who

September 9 Being Peacemakers Consider the words of the seventh beatitude: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the childr

September 10 The Ways to Keep and Maintain Inner Peace Consider that it greatly benefits the soul, to protect her from harm and to promote h

September 11 Suffering Persecution For Justice's Sake Consider these words of the eighth beatitude: "Blessed are they that suffer persecutio

September 12 The Virtue Of Patience Consider that patience is a virtue through which we courageously and steadfastly endure a variety of cha

September 13 The Means Of Acquiring Patience Consider that patience, like all other good things, is not to be acquired by merely wanting, se

September 14 The Exaltation Of The Cross Consider that on this day, when the Cross of Christ was reclaimed from the hands of non-believers a

September 15 The Presence Of God Consider that it is an absolute truth, a fundamental belief, which no Christian is allowed to question, tha

September 16 The Practice of Being Aware of God's Presence Consider that actively being aware of God's presence is an excellent way to elimi

September 17 Advantages of Practicing the Presence of God Consider that forgetting God is the root of all sins, while remembering His divine

September 18 The Virtue of Obedience Consider that obedience is a virtue which teaches us readily to embrace, and diligently to carry out, w

September 19 The Fruits of Obedience Consider that one of the deepest wounds sin has left in the soul of man is a love of independence; a de

September 20 Keeping the Commandments Consider that there is no salvation for us without keeping the ten commandments. They are a brief summ

September 21 St. Matthew Consider the amazing impact of divine grace in the calling and transformation of St. Matthew; instantly changed fro

September 22 The Worship of God, Commanded by the First Commandment Consider the introduction to the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2), "I am t

September 23 The Ban on Idol Worship Consider that creating or worshiping any idol is also prohibited by this divine command, by which we un

September 24 Honoring God's Holy Name Consider those words of the divine commandment (Exodus 20:7), "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lor

September 25 Keeping Holy the Lord's Day Consider the divine command, "Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath Day" (Exodus 20:8); and think abo

September 26 Honor Your Father and Your Mother Consider that right after the commands that enforce the duties we owe to God Himself, comes t

September 27 Thou Shalt Not Kill Consider that this commandment not only forbids intentional murder, unjust shedding of blood, beating, or d

September 28 Spiritual Murder Consider that there's another type of murder, besides the one that destroys the body; murdering the soul, by b

September 29 Michaelmas Day Consider that on this day, the Church of God celebrates the festival of St. Michael, and all the heavenly host o

September 30 Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery Consider that this commandment primarily forbids the serious crime of adultery, as it's not only

October 1 Thou Shalt Not Steal Consider, that by this commandment, God forbids all forms of wrong to our neighbor, in his goods, rights, or

October 2 On our Guardian Angels Consider that the Church dedicates this day to glorify God, and thank Him, through Jesus Christ, for the in

October 3 You Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Your Neighbors Consider that this commandment prohibits not only lying in court or before

October 4 On Rash Judgment Consider that the eighth commandment is also violated by the sin of rash judgment, which robs one's neighbor of h

October 5 Avoiding All Kinds of Lies Consider how strongly the vice of lying is condemned in the Bible. Our Savior tells us (John 8:44) that

October 6 Thou Shalt Not Covet, etc. Consider that after prohibiting the sins and wrongdoings committed through words or actions, God also p

October 7 The Precepts of the Church Consider that all Christians have a strict duty to follow the Church's commandments because God's law r

October 8 The Vice of Pride Consider that pride is an excessive love, or desire for self-excellence; or a satisfaction and pleasure in one's

October 9 The Harm of Pride Consider the harm of pride, as it corrupts the core of the soul, leaving nothing healthy within. It's like decay

October 10 Remedies Against Pride Consider that to overcome pride, you must not only fully understand the severity of this evil and the terr

October 11 Other Prescriptions Against Pride Consider that to overcome pride, it's helpful to often think about how trivial and temporary th

October 12 On Vainglory Consider that vainglory is closely related to pride, and targets an imagined excellence in terms of glory, meaning b

October 13 Prescriptions against Vainglory Consider, to cure this unhappy love of vainglory, deeply rooted in our corrupt nature, reflect on

October 14 The Vice of Greed Consider that the vice of greed is about having an excessive love, desire, or concern for money or worldly good

October 15 Prescriptions against Greed, from the Bible Consider how the Bible, in many places, speaks out against the vice of greed. The wis

October 16 The Vice of Impurity Consider that the lust of the flesh, or the excessive love of the unclean pleasures of the flesh, is another

October 17 Prescriptions against Impurity Consider that the most necessary of all prescriptions and precautions against impurity, is to keep

October 18 The Virtue of Chastity Consider the excellence of the virtue of chastity, which allows us to resemble the Angels in heaven (Matth

October 19 The Vice of Anger Consider that anger, in the sense in which it is considered one of the major sins, is an excessive desire for r

October 20 Remedies Against the Vice of Anger Consider that to control the passion of anger and keep it within limits set by divine law, we

October 21 The Vice of Excess Consider that a major enemy of the soul is the vice of excess, that is, of going overboard in eating or drinki

October 22 Prescriptions Against Excessive Behavior Consider that to overcome the issue of excessive behavior, one of the first and most nec

October 23 The Vice of Envy Consider that envy is a feeling of unhappiness or discomfort in one's mind at someone else's success, which the

October 24 Remedies against Envy Consider that, to overcome the passion of envy effectively, we must tackle the issue at its core, by sincer

October 25 The Vice of Spiritual Sloth Consider that spiritual sloth is a very harmful evil, whether we see it generally as a laziness of sp

October 26 The Remedies Against Spiritual Laziness Consider that the best remedy against spiritual laziness is the daily practice of reflect

October 27 The Christian's Battle Consider how the life of a devout Christian is an ongoing battle, echoing the words of holy Job, "the life

October 28 St. Simon and St. Jude Reflect on the marvels of God, in these and in all the Apostles, whom He elevated from obscurity and lowli

October 29 The Christian's Armor Consider that the life of a Christian on earth is a constant battle; he must arm himself properly if he hop

October 30 The Christian Conflict Consider that, in this spiritual battle, the Christian soldier must not only be equipped with defensive ge

October 31 The Four Cardinal Virtues Consider that there are four moral virtues called cardinal because they serve as the main pivots upon w

November 1 The Feast of All Saints Consider that today, the Church of God celebrates with a grand festival the virtues, the triumph, and the

November 2 The Commemoration of All Souls Consider that on this day, the Church of God, addressing the needs of many of her children who hav

November 3 The Duty of Christians to be Saints Consider how often God has made it clear in His Word that all His people should be saints. "B

November 4 Ways We All Can Become Saints Consider that if our Lord calls upon us and even commands us all to be saints, He who never command

November 5 The Excellence of Our Everyday Actions Consider the mistake many Christians make by thinking sanctity involves things that are ac

November 6 The Sanctity of the Christian's Institute Consider that Christianity is essentially a religious institute, founded by Jesus Chris

November 7 Following the Light of Christ Consider those words of the Son of God (John 8:12), "I am the Light of the world: he that followeth

November 8 "One thing is necessary" (Luke 10:42) Consider, my soul, and open your eyes to the great light of this divine sentence from your

November 9 Strive to Enter by the Narrow Gate (Luke 13:24) Consider how the light of Christ in the Gospel reveals that the broad road of the

November 10 No man can serve Two Masters (Matthew 6:24) Consider this fundamental principle of Christian ethics stated by Jesus in the Gospe

November 11 "He that doth not renounce all that he possesseth, cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:33) Consider that every Christian should be

November 12 "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself." (Matthew 16:24) Consider that the follower of Jesus Christ, according to

November 13 "Except your justice exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven" (Matthew 5:20) Co

November 14 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a Treasure, &c. (Matthew 13:44) Consider that by the kingdom of heaven in this, and many

November 15 Parable of the Marriage Feast (Matthew 22) Consider how our Lord compares the kingdom of heaven (that is, His spiritual kingdom,

November 16 Parable of the Barren Fig-tree (Luke 13) Consider that Christians are like trees, planted in Christ's vineyard, and that He expe

November 17 Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15). Consider in the prodigal son a vivid picture of the misery of every sinner who, through d

November 18 Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16) Consider that this steward, being accused by his lord of wasting his possessions, was ca

November 19 The Rich Man and the Beggar Consider the words of our Lord in the Gospel: "There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purp

November 20 The Good Samaritan (Luke 10) Consider that our Lord, to teach us the charity we owe to everyone without exception or distinction

November 21 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Consider that the Church celebrates today the early dedication that the Blessed Virgin made o

November 22 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18) Consider how our Lord shared this parable. "Two men went up into the temple to pray

November 23 Parable of the Grain of Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31) Consider that under this humble comparison of something as small as a grain

November 24 Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25) Consider that the ten virgins in this parable represent the condition of Christians on t

November 25 Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25) Consider how our Lord in this parable likens Himself to a man going into a far country, who

November 26 Parable of the Vineyard Leased to Farmers (Matthew 21:33) Consider what our Lord tells us: that "There was a certain householder

November 27 The Merciful Dealings of Christ our Lord with Sinners Consider how Christ our Lord, while He was visible on earth, was pleased s

November 28 The Conversion of Zachaeus (Luke 19) Consider how, when our Lord was walking through the city of Jericho, "there was a man named

November 29 Christ Weeping over Jerusalem (Luke 19) Consider how our Lord, coming for the last time to Jerusalem, a few days before His Pass

November 30 St. Andrew Consider the lessons we can learn from the example of this great saint. St. Andrew, before he came to Christ, was a d

December 1 The Time of Advent Consider that the time of Advent, or the coming of Christ, is a time for reflection and devotion, in which the

December 2 How we should prepare for the Lord's Arrival Keep in mind that the Church, through its services for this sacred season, often rem

December 3 The Miracles of Christ our Lord Consider that Christ our Lord did not only teach us His heavenly truths through His preaching, Hi

December 4 Our Lord Healing the Lepers Consider that healing the lepers is one of those miracles of our Lord, which is particularly instruct

December 5 On our Lord calming the Storm at Sea, and feeding the Multitude Consider the lessons we are to learn from the miracle of Christ c

December 6 Lessons to be Learned from Other Miracles of Our Lord Consider that the miracles of our Lord were usually performed for those who

December 7 Our Lord giving Sight to the Blind, and Raising the Dead to Life Consider that our Lord, during His time on earth, often restored

December 8 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Consider how humanity, created in justice and holiness; to be happy here in grace

December 9 The Purity with which we are to prepare our souls for Christ Consider that He who prepared the Blessed Virgin to be the Mother of

December 10 Purifying the Inner Strengths of the Soul Consider that as this spiritual conception and birth of Christ is to be perfected with

December 11 The Purity of our Actions Consider that this Christian purity, which is meant to prepare the way for Christ within us and to mak

December 12 The Angelic Salutation Consider that after the Blessed Virgin had been prepared by the purity of her conception and the purity o

December 13 The Wonders of God in the Incarnation of His Son Consider how after the Blessed Virgin's consent, and offering herself, with pro

December 14 The Glory of God in the Incarnation of His Son Consider how the angels at Christ's birth sang that hymn, recorded in Luke 2:14,

December 15 The Glory the Son of God Gave His Father in His Mother's Womb Consider that as the soul of Christ from the first moment of His c

December 16 The Love of God's Son for Us, Even Before Birth Consider that the soul of God's Son, from the very first moment of His conceptio

December 17 The Benefits the Son of God Brings to Us by His Incarnation Consider that humans, at their creation, were highly favored by thei

December 18 Other Benefits of Our Savior to Humanity by His Incarnation Consider that the Son of God, by becoming human, came among us to be

December 19 Our Savior, as our King and our Priest Consider that the Son of God, by His incarnation, came also among us to be our King and P

December 20 Our Savior as our Sacrifice Consider that the Son of God, through His incarnation, came among us not only to be our King and our

December 21 St. Thomas, the Apostle Consider that in celebrating the festivals of the saints, we must focus primarily on the glory of the Go

December 22 The Ember Week in Advent Consider that the Ember Weeks, at the four seasons of the year, are designated by the Church from its e

December 23 Preparation for the Birth of Christ Consider that when the time was near for the world to be blessed with the birth of our Savio

December 24 The Birth of Christ Consider that the time has now come for the Son of God to be born into this world, in the quiet of the night

December 25 Christmas Day Consider that the devotion of this holy time, and of this day in particular, calls us to the crib of Bethlehem, th

December 26 St. Stephen Consider that St. Stephen was the first martyr; that is, the first to bear witness to the divinity of Jesus Christ b

December 27 St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Consider the many reasons we should honor St. John, the beloved disciple of the Son of God,

December 28 The Holy Innocents Consider that the Son of God, who came to save the world, was immediately persecuted upon His birth by those

December 29 The Gospel of the Good Shepherd (John 10) Read on the Feast of St. Thomas of Canterbury Consider that the Son of God, by becomin

December 30 The Conclusion of the Year Consider that the year is now almost over; it is about to end. The past twelve months have slipped aw

December 31 The Gospel of Being Prepared, etc. (Luke 12:35, etc.) Read for St. Silvester Consider those words of our Lord to His disciples,

Preface In presenting this updated edition of the well-known and respected Meditations of the Right Reverend Bishop Challenor, a brief expla

Preface to First Edition Dear Reader, I am presenting you with a collection of Meditations for every day of the year, gathered from the Bibl

designed to be a matter of barren study or speculation of the brain,  but to plant the seeds of devout feelings in the heart. These fee

fits to us, and of the passion and death of His Son for the love of us.  5. Express shame and embarrassment for our numerous sins again

These affections can also be expressed through conversations with our Lord, or with His saints, depending on the topic; sometimes talking wi

and loving Him. In effect, the great business of mental prayer is thinking and loving; and who is there that can even live without thinking

I won't add anything more by way of introduction, but only ask you to resolutely start and consistently continue this divine practice of men

CONSIDERATIONS UPON CHRISTIAN TRUTHS AND CHRISTIAN DUTIES ORGANIZED INTO MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR BY BISHOP CHALLONER A NEW EDI

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