Devotionals

A figure with a halo rises from a tomb, surrounded by sleeping soldiers in ancient attire. The scene is depicted in black and white with dramatic lighting, evoking a resurrection theme. Text at the top reads "He is not here; for he has risen."

EASTER SUNDAY

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Easter Sunday Meditation: The Fruits of the Passion.

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Three men in medieval attire inside a cave with crosses and buildings visible outside, black and white illustration. One man points upwards while the others observe solemnly, suggesting a religious or contemplative scene.

HOLY SATURDAY

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Holy Saturday Meditation and Spiritual Reading; The Obedience of the Passion; and The taking down from the Cross.

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A black and white illustration of Jesus Christ's crucifixion, with Mary Magdalene and the Virgin Mary at the foot of the cross. Roman soldiers are present in the background, emphasizing Catholic themes of sacrifice and devotion.

GOOD FRIDAY

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Good Friday Meditation and Spiritual Reading: The Attractiveness of the Passion; and, The Glory of the Passion before God

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Two angels kneeling in prayer before a monstrance displaying the Eucharist, with "IHS" and Chi-Rho symbols. Black and white illustration, heavenly clouds above."

VISITS TO THE SEPULCHRE

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday Meditations for Visits to the Holy Sepulchre, before the Blessed Sacrament at theAltar of Repose

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A black and white illustration of saints washing each other's feet, with halos around their heads. Several figures stand and observe the scene in a room. The scene depicts a Catholic ritual of humility and service, likely the washing of the feet on Maundy Thursday.

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Maundy Thursday Meditation and Spiritual Reading: The Patience of the Passion; and The Scourging.

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A woman with a halo and swords radiating from her heart, surrounded by clouds. She wears traditional robes, evoking Catholic themes of martyrdom and divine intervention.

WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Holy Wednesday Meditation and Spiritual Reading: The Charity of the Passion & Mary’s grief at meeting Jesus

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A black and white illustration of a robed figure with a halo, standing on clouds, holding a cross. The figure appears to be ascending or floating, with a serene expression and hands raised in blessing. This depicts a Catholic theme of ascension or resurrection.

TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Tuesday Meditation and Spiritual Reading: The Beauty of the Passion & On the Beauty of Christ in His Passion.

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A black and white illustration of a radiant sunburst surrounding a chalice, symbolizing the Holy Grail or Eucharistic cup in Catholic tradition. The scene is set against a backdrop of clouds, emphasizing divine light and spirituality.

MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK

Fr. Clarke’s Little Book for Holy Week: Monday Meditation and Spiritual Reading: The Advantages of Meditating on the Passion & The Agony in the Garden.

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A black and white illustration of Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem, surrounded by people waving palm branches. Crowd appears to be welcoming him with reverence and joy.

PALM SUNDAY

Palm Sunday Meditation and Spiritual Reading: The Dignity of the Passion; and On the Love of the Saints for the Passion

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A black and white illustration of Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem, surrounded by people waving palm branches. Crowd appears to be welcoming him with reverence and joy.

A Little Book For Holy Week

Fr. Richard Clarke, SJ’s A little book for Holy Week: meditations and readings from Palm Sunday to Easter; with two visits to the Blessed Sacrament on the altar of repose, published in 1915 by the Catholic Truth Society of London

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