
MATER CHRISTI MEDITATIONS ON OUR LADY
MATER CHRISTI MEDITATIONS ON OUR LADY
BY MOTHER ST PAUL HOUSE OF RETREATS, BIRMINGHAM AUTHOR OF "SPONSA CHRISTI," "PASSIO CHRISTI," ETC.
PREFACE
MATER CHRISTI
PRAYERS - Before Meditation
Immaculate!
Mary's Birthday
Mary's Presentation in the Temple
Mary's Marriage
A quietly reverent guide, this collection invites listeners into the timeless practice of Ignatian meditation, turning the life of Christ and the presence of Mary into vivid, imagined scenes. The author weaves scriptural reflections with heartfelt prayers, encouraging a personal encounter with the Mother of God through visualisation and contemplation.
Structured around the liturgical calendar, the meditations cover key moments—from the sorrow of Lent to the joy of Ascension and the solemnity of Corpus Christi—each paired with traditional Marian prayers such as the Memorare and the Sub Tuum. Listeners are led step by step to prepare their hearts, offer their whole being to Mary, and find a refuge in her mercy.
Rooted in early‑twentieth‑century spirituality, the work balances scholarly insight with devotional warmth, making the ancient mysteries accessible to contemporary ears. It serves as a gentle companion for anyone seeking deeper prayerful intimacy with the Virgin and a richer appreciation of Christ’s salvific story.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (225K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Karina Aleksandrova, JoAnn Greenwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2012-02-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1861–1940
A Catholic nun and spiritual writer, she is remembered for a series of reflective devotional books that guided readers through the life of Christ, Our Lady, and the religious life. Her writing is gentle, structured, and deeply rooted in prayer.
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by Mother St. Paul