This episode delves into the essence of virtues like Magnanimity and Fortitude, and how they can reshape not only our spiritual endeavors but also our mundane challenges. To answer the call of Christ, "Be ye perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect", We seek the Virtues that will transform us. Alongside inspiring figures like Father Willie Doyle …

Imagine standing before the throne of God, held accountable for every idle word spoken. This episode journeys through the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the weight of our words and inviting you to reflect on your own speech. We walk you through the scenes of biblical narratives, pausing to let the poem by Father John O'Brien, 'Trimmings on the Ros…

'But thou, when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret, and thy Father who seest in secret will repay thee.' in this episode we follow Jesus when He went alone to pray on the mountain.Noreen Pankhurst

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Bible verses: Continuation of the holy Gospel according to St Luke, XVIII ((18) 31 - 43 In this episode in our meditation we converse with His majesty as He and His disciples discuss His coming Passion and death.. They are blind to the concept of such a terrible atrocity. We continue our meditation as Jesus explains to us how the healing of the bli…

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In this episode we feel the joy and anticipation of the numerous people who awaited the coming of the Savior. To better prepare ourselves we use an old Irish prayer to St Joseph helping us to become perfect as our Heavenly Father through the piety of the duties of our station in life. We end with a meditation where we connect with the tiny town of …

For those of you who know about Fatima:- I had the opportunity to meet Fr. Gruner on the Hill of Slane when he visited Ireland and I asked him: "Father when will the chastisement begin, 2025 or 2029 when will the "100 years be up?" He considered for a moment then answered "2025." The Hill of Slane is the location where St Patrick lit the first Pasc…

This is the result of Meditation moving into mental prayer and listening to the heart of God.Noreen Pankhurst

This is a 6 minute guided meditation, It is deliberately short as this is Holy Week and there are many ceremonies and private prayers to be said. Hoping that it can be fitted into your busy schedule.Noreen Pankhurst

In this second part in our series Co-Redemptrix -Mary’s part in our redemption we learn the dynamics of the title and how to, explain it to other people. Understanding that Jesus could not be born of a woman who would pass on to Him the stain of original sin we examine the logic of the Immaculate Conception. The titles “The New Eve” and “The True A…

A short description of the term co-redemptrix with a meditation on offering ourselves as co-operators in the plan of salvation.Noreen Pankhurst

Using St Teresa of Avila's method of Mental Prayer we use the Crowning of Thorns for our meditation. Our Lady of Fatima requested that we attend Five First Saturdays of Confession, Mass and spend 15 minutes meditating on the Rosary. Obviously one could not say five decades of the Rosary in that short time so we realize that She must have meant us t…

Using St Teresa of Avila's seven step meditation process we enter into mental prayer. This episode focuses on the scourging at the pillar and the great suffering Jesus suffered of our sins.Noreen Pankhurst

In this episode we will first list the 7 steps of the Carmelite method of mental prayer without any preamble. Then as the bell tolls We will enter into an example meditation. Our meditation today will centre on the 1st sorrowful mystery of the Rosary. The Agony in the Garden.Noreen Pankhurst

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In this episode: 1.We will examine the Catholic understanding of martyrdom. The definition has not changed in 2000 years. 2.My personal experience of what constitutes being a martyr 3.The first preparation for martyrdom. 4. Understanding the sin of omission. 5. A short exercise in meditation and mental prayer.…

Mental Prayer in Preparation for Martyrdom MEDITATION & MENTAL PRAYER is a traditional Catholic podcast produced by MeditationJournals.com This podcast introduces mystic prayer as practiced by the great saints, priests and people for over two thousand years. More recent holy men and women have refined the proceedure of Mental Prayer making it easie…

In this episode we meditate on the Calming of the Storm. We look at how we might meditate on the Gospel history and how our meditation would carry us into a deeper relationship with Jesus.

For Meditation & Mental Prayer Journals go to: https://meditationjournals.com/ There is an offer of a free meditation journal to download. The Gospel of John chapter II 1-11 And the third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there. And Jesus also was invited, and his disciples, to the marriage. And the wine fail…

At first thought meditating on your inevitable death might seem morbid, negative or unnecessary but all the saints did it. Thomas a Kempis in the Imitation of Christ has a chapter on meditating on our death. The aim of this mediation is to cut us free from earthly cares that inhibit our loving God and God alone. We consider how our bodily cares are…

Why would St Ignatius want us to meditate on Hell? God does not send anyone to Hell. When we commit a mortal sin we take the hand of Satan and say, lead me on. And on we go with him into Hell. If we are still holding a demon’s hand when we die: he will lead us down into Hell. Why would that be so difficult to understand. That’s justice, we have fre…

St Ignatius Loyola wants to show us how to become perfect through Meditation and Mental Prayer. So he begins at the beginning, that is with God and our relationship to Him. St Ignatius wants us to understand the reality of the grievousness of our sins which are a huge insult to God. In helping us to understand the magnitude of our offenses, Ignatiu…

Bible references in this Episode 10 Ps xviii 5 Gen Chapters 1, 2 & 3 Ecclus 18: 6 Ecclus 18: 3,4 Ecclus 17: 10,11 Ps 8: 67 Ps 17: 21 Sirach 17: 3,4,10,11, Matt 12:36 Hebrew 10:31 In this episode we follow the meditation and mental prayer from St Ignatius Loyola's Spiritual Exercises. Our Paradise Squandered encourages us to ponder on the greatest m…

This is an Ignatian Meditation. It lays the foundation of our understanding of our relationship with God. God's just judgement on the rebel angels who sinned only once and His treatment of man who constantly sins against Him is the food for this meditation and mental prayer. The Douay-Rheims Bible verses used in this episode: Psalm. 103:4 Psalm. 8:…

meditationjournals.com In this episode we acquire tools to help us change our world view to experience the reality that this world and every minuscule component and element only exist by God's provenance. We cannot take them away from God by claiming that we own them. God created all things and therefore owns all things. This is Truth and does not …

All the saints suffered batterings from Satan because of their journey into holiness through mental prayer. In this episode I take a look at how active Satan is when he sees us do meditation and mental prayer. Because he knows we are escaping his clutches, he comes after us all the more. 0.00 attracting the attention of Satan 1.04 the temptations o…

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The Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola are a foundation for Mental Prayer. In this episode we look at the exercises or steps laid out by St Ignatius that lead the aspirant to holiness.Noreen Pankhurst

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Saint Teresa tells us that to expedite our faults is our first objective in Mental Prayer. In this episode I show you how to identify your Predominant Fault which is keeping you from being as pleasing to God as you would like to be. Having said that, His Majesty may during your Mental Prayer, point out to you a different fault that you were not awa…

Want to grow in Holiness? Love Journaling? Then you will appreciate using our book: “Catholic Journal: Meditation & Mental Prayer” Or you may prefer a more dedicated Journal: “Meditation & Mental Prayer: Following Christ to Calvary. A Catholic Journal”. For sale on Amazon or on our own site: meditationjournals.com Both journals are offered FREE as …

Want to grow in Holiness? Love Journaling? Then you will appreciate using our book: “Catholic Journal: Meditation & Mental Prayer” Or you may prefer a more dedicated Journal: “Meditation & Mental Prayer: Following Christ to Calvary. A Catholic Journal”. For sale on Amazon or on our own site: meditationjournals.com Both journals are offered FREE as …