Devotionals

A religious fresco featuring an angel in white robes with wings, seated and holding a cross. Two women in dark garments stand nearby, set against a backdrop of warm colors and architectural elements. The scene appears to depict a Catholic religious narrative, possibly the Annunciation or Visitation.

4.-— The Holy Women at the Sepulchre.

The Holy Women at the Sepulchre. Read St.  Mark xvi.  4-7. [4] And looking, they saw the stone rolled back. For it was very great. [5] And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed with a white robe: and they were astonished. [6] Who saith to them:…

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A religious scene featuring angels and women in colorful robes gathered around a tomb, with one angel pointing to it. The setting is dimly lit with golden halos around the figures, suggesting a Catholic theme of resurrection or visitation.

3.— The Holy Women on Their Way to the Sepulchre.

The Holy Women on Their Way to the Sepulchre. Read St.  Mark xvi.  1-4. [1] And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalen, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought sweet spices, that coming, they might anoint Jesus. [2] And very early in the morning, the first day of the week, they come…

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A religious scene featuring Jesus in a red robe with a visible heart, standing beside an elderly woman dressed in white and gray. They are indoors, with wooden walls and a bench. The scene depicts a Catholic theme of divine encounter or visitation.

2.— The Appearance of Jesus to His Holy Mother.

The Appearance of Jesus to His Holy Mother. Read 1 St. John iv.  15-19.  [15] Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. [16] And we have known, and have believed the charity, which God hath to us. God is charity: and he that abideth…

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A painting of Jesus Christ rising from a tomb with a cross, surrounded by sleeping soldiers. Text reads: "Rex Caelestis, Rex Gloriae, Morte Surrexit Hodie! Alleluia!" in Latin. The scene is set outdoors with trees and a pinkish sky, emphasizing the resurrection theme."

1. — The Resurrection.

The Resurrection. Read 1 Cor.  xv.  20-25. [20] But now Christ is risen from the dead, the first-fruits of them that sleep: [21] For by a man came death, and by a man the resurrection of the dead. [22] And as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all shall be made alive. [23]…

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A painting of Jesus Christ rising from a tomb with a cross, surrounded by sleeping soldiers. Text reads: "Rex Caelestis, Rex Gloriae, Morte Surrexit Hodie! Alleluia!" in Latin. The scene is set outdoors with trees and a pinkish sky, emphasizing the resurrection theme."

The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ.

Preface and table of contents for a series of daily meditations to cover the Easter season.

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Lent Meditation Day 46. Women in traditional robes, carrying a body wrapped in white cloths on a rocky hillside. Dark and earthy tones dominate the scene, with hints of green and white. Depicts a solemn Catholic theme related to burial or mourning.

Lent Day 46: Easter Eve — The Entombment.

Daily meditations for lent by Fr. Richard Clarke SJ. Scripture and reflections – audio included, listen, read, and grow this lent!

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Lent Meditation Day 45. Depiction of Jesus' crucifixion with various figures, including soldiers and mourners. Dark tones dominate the scene, highlighting the solemnity of the event. Text reads "Lent Meditation Day 45"."

Lent Day 45: Good Friday — The Descent from the Cross.

Daily meditations for lent by Fr. Richard Clarke SJ. Scripture and reflections – audio included, listen, read, and grow this lent!

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Lent Meditation Day 44. Depiction of Jesus' crucifixion with Roman soldiers, dark tones, and dramatic lighting. Text "Lent Meditation Day 44" at the top."

Lent Day 44: Maundy Thursday— Jesus’ Mystical Death in the Blessed Eucharist.

Daily meditations for lent by Fr. Richard Clarke SJ. Scripture and reflections – audio included, listen, read, and grow this lent!

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Lent Meditation Day 43: Depiction of Jesus' crucifixion with two others, surrounded by mourners. Dark tones, dramatic sky, and religious figures in traditional attire. Text reads "Lent Meditation Day 43"."

Lent Day 43: Wednesday in Holy Week — The Death of Jesus.

Daily meditations for lent by Fr. Richard Clarke SJ. Scripture and reflections – audio included, listen, read, and grow this lent!

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Lent Meditation Day 42. Depiction of Jesus' crucifixion with two other figures on crosses, set against a dark background. Figures are bound with ropes and nails. Below, mourners in traditional robes.

Lent Day 42: Tuesday in Holy Week— The Thirst upon the Cross.

Daily meditations for lent by Fr. Richard Clarke SJ. Scripture and reflections – audio included, listen, read, and grow this lent!

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